The Tibetan Assimilation of Buddhism
| Author | : Matthew T. Kapstein |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2002-02-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195348507 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195348508 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tibetan Assimilation of Buddhism by : Matthew T. Kapstein
Download or read book The Tibetan Assimilation of Buddhism written by Matthew T. Kapstein and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-02-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the Buddhist role in the formation of Tibetan religious thought and identity. In three major sections, the author examines Tibet's eighth-century conversion, sources of dispute within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and the continuing revelation of the teaching in both doctrine and myth.
