A bull of a man: images of masculinity, sex, and the body in Indian Buddhism

The ultimate man -- A manly monk -- Sex and the single monk -- The problem with bodies -- The company of men -- The greater men of the greater vehicle -- Adepts and sorcerers

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Main Author: Powers, John 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge, Mass. [u.a.] Harvard Univ. Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B India / Buddhism / Masculinity
B India / Buddha 563 BC-483 BC / Buddhist literature / Bodiliness / Sexual behavior
B India / Buddhism / Men's image / History
Further subjects:B Masculinity Religious aspects Buddhism
B Buddhist literature India History and criticism
B Sex role Religious aspects Buddhism
B Buddhist literature (India) History and criticism
B Buddhism Social aspects India
B Buddhism Social aspects (India) History
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Summary:The ultimate man -- A manly monk -- Sex and the single monk -- The problem with bodies -- The company of men -- The greater men of the greater vehicle -- Adepts and sorcerers
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0674033299