Religions of Tibet in Practice

Religions of Tibet in Practice
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 435
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ISBN-10 : 9780691188171
ISBN-13 : 0691188173
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Book Synopsis Religions of Tibet in Practice by : Donald S. Lopez, Jr.

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 2018-06-05 with total page 435 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.


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