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Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism (Paperback)

by Anagarika Govinda (Author) "WORDS are seals of the mind, results - or, more correctly..." (more)
Key Phrases: radiance counteracts, mantric symbol, mantric formulae, Bardo Th�dol, Heart Centre, Inner Fire (more...)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books; Paper edition later printing edition (June 1969)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0877280649
ISBN-13: 978-0877280644
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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WORDS are seals of the mind, results - or, more correctly. Read the first page

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radiance counteracts, mantric symbol, mantric formulae, mantric sound, flaming drop, psychic centres, elementary qualities, six realms, perfect enlightenment, primordial sound, creative sound

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Bardo Th�dol, Heart Centre, Inner Fire, Hindu Tantras, Buddhist Tantras, Throat Centre, Navel Centre, Crown Centre, Root Centre, Wheel of Life, Thousand-petalled Lotus, All-accomplishing Wisdom, Brain Centre, Philosopher's Stone, Mirror-like Wisdom, Wisdom of Equality, Buddhist Bible, Buddhist Tantrism, Great Void, Oxford University Press, Wisdom of the Great Mirror, Lama Dawa Samdup, Lama Kazi Dawa Samdup, Buddhist Tantric, Great Vehicle

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Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism by Benoytosh Bhattacharyya on page 95, page 197, and Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest writers of our time., August 23, 1999

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If you wish to explore the word and symbol, this profoundly spiritual volume leads one there. Om, universal consciousness, and all the dhyana Buddhas are presented with clarity and understanding. What's more, the poetry in which Lama Govinda moves and winds this classic work is a tribute to the man's artistry in painting wisdom as something within everyone's reach.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Masterful Work, March 25, 2000

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1 explains theesoteric principles of Mantra and clarifies thedifferences between Hindu and Tibetan yoga, andis our direct link to the spiritual achievementsof the past and their relationship to a futurehigher civilization of humanity.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rather technical, good scope, December 10, 2004

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This is a fine book by a 20th century practitioner, a German who became a Buddhist monk in a SE Asia monastery and traveled through Tibet with his wife Li Gotami (who published a book of fascinating photographs). The author is probably best known for both this work, which is probably a modern classic, and for "The Way of the White Clouds" a more personal description of Buddhism. He also wrote "A Living Buddhism for the West." The latter two books reflect his personal approach making them more easily comprehended and accessible than many texts from Tibetan Buddhist masters. This book, however, is far less accessible, but its topic may preclude a more personal approach. It covers a lot of territory though it is quite technical in many places. It provides an extensive and detailed description of the five Dyani (meditation) Buddhas and their families-the best I've seen. Many modern texts merely allude to these or mention one or two of them (e.g. Akshoba or Amitabha). It's not an easy read.

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