""Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism"" is a book written by L. Austine Waddell, first published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive study of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Lamaism, which is a unique form of Buddhism that evolved in Tibet. The author provides a detailed account of the history, philosophy, and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, including its religious texts, rituals, and ceremonies. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history and development of Tibetan Buddhism, including its origins in ...
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""Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism"" is a book written by L. Austine Waddell, first published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive study of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Lamaism, which is a unique form of Buddhism that evolved in Tibet. The author provides a detailed account of the history, philosophy, and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, including its religious texts, rituals, and ceremonies. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history and development of Tibetan Buddhism, including its origins in India, the spread of Buddhism to Tibet, and the evolution of Lamaism as a distinct form of Buddhism. The author also discusses the role of the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama, and other important figures in Tibetan Buddhism. The second part of the book focuses on the philosophy and practices of Tibetan Buddhism. The author explains the concepts of karma, rebirth, and enlightenment, and provides an overview of the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The book also includes a detailed description of the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon, including the various deities and their roles in the religion. Overall, ""Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism"" is a comprehensive and informative study of Tibetan Buddhism. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about this unique form of Buddhism and its rich history and traditions.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Small amount of ink notes & marginalia in preface and first 25 pages, else very good sound condition / chipped & price clipped dust jacket. 2nd edition, 1971 impression. 598pp.
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Good. 2nd edition. Considerable foxing/soiling to fabric/boards (front/back/spine). Outer text block also has minor foxing. Pages appear free of any notes/highlighting. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall.
