| Visions of Mahayana Buddhism: Awakening the Universe to Wisdom and Compassion Contributor(s): Nagapriya (Author) |
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ISBN: 1899579974 ISBN-13: 9781899579976 Publisher: Windhorse Publications (UK) OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2009 Annotation: "A very helpful introduction and overview of this complex, fascinating tradition."--David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism that blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan. In this detailed exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole, Nagapriya introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements. He also illustrates the transformative beauty and compassion predominant in this magnificent tradition. Nagapriya lectures in Buddhist studies at Manchester University and specializes in Mahayana Buddhism. He has been practising Buddhism for over twenty years. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - History - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan - Religion | Buddhism - Zen (see Also Philosophy - Zen) |
| Dewey: 294.3 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.90 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A very helpful introduction and overview of this complex, fascinating tradition.--David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism that blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan. In this detailed exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole, Nagapriya introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements. He also illustrates the transformative beauty and compassion predominant in this magnificent tradition. Nagapriya lectures in Buddhist studies at Manchester University and specializes in Mahayana Buddhism. He has been practising Buddhism for over twenty years. |