The root tantra
"This volume contains an English translation of the "root text" of the Tārā-mūla-kalpa, a scripture-ritual compendium that captures an important Buddhist tantric tradition in mid-formation. In this regard it is utterly unique and unlike any other text in the Buddhist canon. Its conten...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Copublished by The American Institute of Buddhist Studies and Wisdom Publications in Association with the Columbia University Center for Buddhist Studies and Tibet House US
[2020]
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| In: |
The tārā tantra (part 1)
Year: 2020 |
| Series/Journal: | The tārā tantra
part 1 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Vajrayāna
B India / Tara Goddess / Geschichte 600- |
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| Summary: | "This volume contains an English translation of the "root text" of the Tārā-mūla-kalpa, a scripture-ritual compendium that captures an important Buddhist tantric tradition in mid-formation. In this regard it is utterly unique and unlike any other text in the Buddhist canon. Its contents document the emergence of the quintessential female Buddha Tārā in seventh-century India. As her popularity grew, her cult spread throughout Southeast Asia, as well as Tibet, where she became revered as the "Mother" of the Tibetan people. Tārā is worshipped for a variety of reasons, from health and long life, to wealth, protection from enemies, and ultimately, the mind of enlightenment. Her presence pervades the evolution of Buddhism in Tibet, within royal circles, as well as mentor and guide to many important Buddhist scholars, practitioners, and lineage holders"-- |
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| Item Description: | "Treasury of the Buddhist sciences. Tengyur Translation Initiative$lCK 755 (Tōh 724)" |
| ISBN: | 1949163121 |