Religions of Tibet in Practice: Abridged Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 069112972X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 440 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"No surprise" according to Nope. I find that anything by Donald Lopez will fulfill any expectations I have. Religions is comprehensive, entertaining, straight-forward, and well-organized. I highly recommend it if you are interested in learning the surrounding cultural-religious traditions that have lead to what you now might think of as "Tibetan Buddhism".. "Two Stars" according to Paschell Wilson. fairly good read
The contributors are among the best in the growing field. Praise for Princeton's previous edition: "Religions of Tibet in Practice is by far the richest sourcebook of Tibetan texts available and will reward both the specialist and the patient general reader."--Roger Jackson, Religious Studies ReviewPraise for Princeton's previous edition: "A valuable contribution to the study of Tibetan religion and culture."--Amy Lavine, Journal of ReligionPraise for Princeton's previous edition: "The anthology is replete with fascinating, important, material; and--remarkably for a work with so many authors--uniformly well-written. Significant and groundbreaking."--Choice. Anyone interested in gaining an overall sense of what constitutes Tibetan religious thought in all its multifarious ramifications could hardly have a more helpful introduction."--David Hicks, Asian Thought and SocietyPraise for Princeton's
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. Religions of Tibet in Practice remains a work of great value to scholars, students, and general readers.. Originally published in 1997, Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work--the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world, past and present
Lopez Jr., is Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. He is the editor of three other volumes in this series: "Buddhism in Practice, Religions of India in Practice", and "Religions of China in Practice". Donald S.