The expanded edition of the classic reference, one of Snow Lion's top ten bestsellers. Thorough coverage of Tibetan Buddhism from its Indian origins to the present day; includes new information on the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, religious practices and festivals, and the current political situation.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle.
Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In this concise though comprehensive work, Powers, a Tibetan Buddhist and professor of religion at Wright State University, begins to fill a void in the large corpus of literature on Tibetan Buddhism by grounding it in political and cultural experience. Not only does he situate it as a contemporary praxis in the context of its own religious history, but he also anchors it as a universal praxis arising out of Tibetan political and cultural history. Powers's discussions of the festivals, holy days and religious symbolism imbedded in Tibetan cultural forms and of the power struggles and foreign influences that contributed to the institution of the Buddhist state, demystify Tibetan Buddhism, yet leave intact the integrity of its praxis. This is a valuable work for those looking to enrich their practice of Tibetan Buddhism and for students just seeking to deepen their understanding of it.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
The best single-volume introduction to Tibetan Buddhist practice and culture. Powers (religion, Wright State Univ.) includes a clear explanation of each of the four schools: Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Geluk.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Dr. John Powers [B.A. (HolyCross); M.A. (McMaster); Ph.D. (Virg.); The Australian National University Faculty with the Centre for Asian Societies and Histories] is a specialist in Asian religions with a specific focus on Buddhism, India and Tibet. His teaching program includes the courses 'Mysticism'; 'Modern Hindu Thought'; 'India: Emerging Giant'; and 'Buddhism'.
His latest publication is History As Propaganda: Tibetan Exiles versus the People's Republic of China. Amongst his publications are An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Snow Lion Publications, 1995); (with J. Hopkins) Tibetan-Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Charlottesville, VA, 1990); The Yogacara School of Buddhism: a Bibliography (Metuchen, NJ, 1991); and, (with J. Fieser) Scriptures of the World's Religions (1997).
He is a member of the American Academy of Religion; the American Philosophical Association; the Association of Asian Studies; the International Association for Ladakh Studies; the International Association of Tibetan Studies; the Asian Studies Association of Australia; and the International Association of Buddhist Studies.
His latest publication is History As Propaganda: Tibetan Exiles versus the People's Republic of China. Amongst his publications are An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Snow Lion Publications, 1995); (with J. Hopkins) Tibetan-Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Charlottesville, VA, 1990); The Yogacara School of Buddhism: a Bibliography (Metuchen, NJ, 1991); and, (with J. Fieser) Scriptures of the World's Religions (1997).
He is a member of the American Academy of Religion; the American Philosophical Association; the Association of Asian Studies; the International Association for Ladakh Studies; the International Association of Tibetan Studies; the Asian Studies Association of Australia; and the International Association of Buddhist Studies.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good introduction,
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
This is a very good undergraduate-level introduction to Vajrayana. It's well-organized, thorough without being too intimidating, and evenhanded. It really isn't a substitute for a teacher or time spent with a practice group, of course, but it'll help a newcomer make sense out of terminology and references.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly 'reader friendly' and an excellent, highly recommended addition,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, "Introduction To Tibetan Buddhism" by John Powers is a comprehensive and informative introduction that covers a wide range of topics including Tibetan Buddhist history, doctines, meditation practices, schools, religious festivals, and major historical figures. Of special not in this revised edition are the expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tanta, and significant new publications in the field. Articulate, superbly organized and presented, "Introduction To Tibetan Buddhism" is thoroughly 'reader friendly' and an excellent, highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Buddhist Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Good Introduction,
By J. Birchell "vitellioscarpia" (Anchorage, AK, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
This book is one of the most valuable I have come across in all the academic studies of Buddhism. I highly recommend it to all.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
(learn more)
inspired speech, crystal mirror, Jamgön Kongtrül, early chan, rangjung yeshe, triple continuum, subsequent yoga, repeated familiarization, false conceptuality, afflicted mental states, subtlest traces, root downfall, cyclic existence, triple appearance, afflictive obstructions, mental pliancy, indestructible drop, wisdom arisen, vase initiation, psychophysical continuum, meditative stabilization, géshé degree, bardo body, clear light nature, deity yoga Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dalai Lama, Tsong Khapa, Tibetan Buddhism, Sakya Pandita, Snow Lion, Kalu Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhists, New York, Hlamo Döndrup, Indian Buddhism, Central Asia, Perfection of Wisdom, Songtsen Gampo, Jikmé Lingpa, Hevajra Tantra, Heshang Moheyan, Jeffrey Hopkins, Lang Darma, History of Buddhism, Khenpo Könchog Gyaltsen, The Gem Ornament, New Delhi, Ronald Davidson, David Snellgrove, Land of Snows Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
inspired speech, crystal mirror, Jamgön Kongtrül, early chan, rangjung yeshe, triple continuum, subsequent yoga, repeated familiarization, false conceptuality, afflicted mental states, subtlest traces, root downfall, cyclic existence, triple appearance, afflictive obstructions, mental pliancy, indestructible drop, wisdom arisen, vase initiation, psychophysical continuum, meditative stabilization, géshé degree, bardo body, clear light nature, deity yoga Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dalai Lama, Tsong Khapa, Tibetan Buddhism, Sakya Pandita, Snow Lion, Kalu Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhists, New York, Hlamo Döndrup, Indian Buddhism, Central Asia, Perfection of Wisdom, Songtsen Gampo, Jikmé Lingpa, Hevajra Tantra, Heshang Moheyan, Jeffrey Hopkins, Lang Darma, History of Buddhism, Khenpo Könchog Gyaltsen, The Gem Ornament, New Delhi, Ronald Davidson, David Snellgrove, Land of Snows Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
So You'd Like to...
|
|
