Religions of Tibet in Practice
Author | : Donald S. Lopez, Jr. |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2007-03-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780691129723 |
ISBN-13 | : 069112972X |
Rating | : 4/5 (72X Downloads) |
Download or read book Religions of Tibet in Practice written by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-25 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1997, Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work--the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. This new edition--abridged to further facilitate course use--presents a stunning array of works that together offer an unparalleled view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world, past and present. Religions of Tibet in Practice remains a work of great value to scholars, students, and general readers.