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This is a comprehensive survey of Indian Buddhism and its subsequent establishment in Tibet, where it was transmitted more or less complete from the 7th century. It is revealing on the tantric period of Buddhist theory and practice from the 8th to 13th centuries. This is a comprehensive survey of Indian Buddhism and its subsequent establishment in Tibet, where it was transmitted more or less complete from the 7th century. It is revealing on the tantric period of Buddhist theory and practice from the 8th to 13th centuries (Chapter III), but also deals at length in Chapter I and II with the
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This is a comprehensive survey of Indian Buddhism and its subsequent establishment in Tibet, where it was transmitted more or less complete from the 7th century. It is revealing on the tantric period of Buddhist theory and practice from the 8th to 13th centuries (Chapter III), but also deals at length in Chapter I and II with the earlier establishment of the essential Buddhist doctrines of the early schools and the later development of the mahayana over the next several centuries. In Chapter IV and V the author deals mainly with Tibet, noting the importance of the kingdoms of Central Asia in the process of dissemination. Professor Snellgrove draws upon contemporary documents to illustrate the cultural changes that came over Tibet as a result of its rule from the 7th to 9th centuries of an extensive central Asian Empire, when they embarked upon the wholesale absorption of Buddhism from its Indian source and began to develop their unique theocracy.
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David Snellgrove is renowned for his ability to convey the spirit as well as the textual interpretation of Sanskrit and Tibetan texts relating to the history of Buddhism. Since his retirement from teaching commitments in 1982, he has expanded his interests to South Asia, primarily Indonesia, and now Cambodia. He is a Doctor of Literature at the University of Cambridge, Professor Emeritus of the University of London, and a Fellow of the British Academy.
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- PublisherOrchid Press Publishing Limited
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 9745240133
- ISBN 13 9789745240131
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Second edition. This volume provides a comprehensive survey of Indian Buddhism and its subsequent establishment in Tibet, where it was transferred more or less complete preceding its demise in northern India in the thirteenth century AD. It is especially informative on the tantric period of Buddhist theory and practice from the eighth to the thirteenth centuries, but also deals at length with the earlier evolution of Buddhist doctrines, the 'Three Turnings of the Wheel', during the first thousand years. Thereafter, the author deals mainly with the Buddhist conversion of Tibet. He emphasizes the great importance played by the kingdoms of Central Asia along the ancient Silk Route in the gradual process of Tibetan conversion. Acknowledging his debt to other scholars of this little-known part of the world, Professor Snellgrove draws upon original sources to illustrate the cultural changes that came over Tibet as a result of its rule from the seventh to ninth centuries of an extensive Central Asian Empire, a period of their history largely forgotten by the Tibetans themselves when they later embarked upon the wholesale absorption of Buddhism from its Indian source, in the period up to the thirteenth century. Illustrations include iconographic art as well as photographs of historical interest. 'David Snellgrove's systematic exposition of Buddhism in India and Tibet is the culmination of a great scholar's lifelong study of a vast subject. It is a tour de force whose monumental scope and devotion to detail make it a major contribution to the field of Asian studies in general and to Buddhist studies in particular . . .bound to become a classic'.-Jose Ignacio Cabezon, Journal of Asian Studies. 666 pp., 123 b&w plates, 5 maps, bibliography, index. A new/unread copy. Size: 24.5 x 17.5 cm. Seller Inventory # 000395
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