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Alex Wayman and F. D. Lessing - 1978 - Introduction to the Buddhist Tantric Systems 2nd ed. (386p).pdf Rare and very expensive Hardcover Publisher: Orient Book Distributors (June 1978) Language: English ISBN-10: 0896840379 ISBN-13: 978-0896840379 The survey of the Buddhist Tantras by Mkhas-grub-rje (1385-1438 A.D.) is a sample of the rich literature on this topic in the Tibetan language. After the theory about how Gautama Buddha became enlightened, the author presents the non-tantric materials stipulated as preliminary for tantric study and practice. He then sketches the Kriya, Carya, Yoga, and Anuttarayoga tantra divisions, the remarkable meditations of dwelling in the flame and in the sound, numerous definitions of tantric terms, and mandala ritual, including the various kinds of ‘initiation' Alex Wayman became Professor of Sanskrit at Columbia University in 1967 and has the title professor Emeritus of Sanskrit, effective July 1991. Among his awards are the honorary D.Litt at Nalanda University, India. Sharing Widget |