Food of sinful demons: meat, vegetarianism, and the limits of Buddhism in Tibet

A brief history of vegetarianism in Tibet -- Meat in the monastery -- The importance of compassion -- Tantric perspectives -- A necessary evil -- A positive good -- Finding a balance

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barstow, Geoffrey (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Columbia University Press [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Series/Journal:Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Further subjects:B Buddhism (Tibet Region) History
B Buddhism
B Food ; Religious aspects ; Buddhism
B Vegetarianism ; Religious aspects ; Buddhism
B Vegetarianism Religious aspects Buddhism
B NATURE / Animal Rights
B RELIGION / Comparative Religion
B Electronic books
B History
B China ; Tibet Region
B Food Religious aspects Buddhism
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Summary:A brief history of vegetarianism in Tibet -- Meat in the monastery -- The importance of compassion -- Tantric perspectives -- A necessary evil -- A positive good -- Finding a balance
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0231542305