Response to Prof S. K. Ramachandra Rao

Professor S. K. Ramachandra Rao's thesis ("Chos: The Unique Dharma of Tibet," Bangalore: JOURNAL OF DHARMA, Vol. I, Nos. 1 & 2, July, 1975, pp. 137-151) is that the Buddhism of Tibet, or chos in Tibetan, is not really Buddhism at all but a shamanism with Buddhist trappings. Our cr...

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Published in:Journal of Dharma
Main Author: Katz, Nathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Review
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1976
In: Journal of Dharma
Further subjects:B Book review
B anatmavada
B Buddhadharma
B chos
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Summary:Professor S. K. Ramachandra Rao's thesis ("Chos: The Unique Dharma of Tibet," Bangalore: JOURNAL OF DHARMA, Vol. I, Nos. 1 & 2, July, 1975, pp. 137-151) is that the Buddhism of Tibet, or chos in Tibetan, is not really Buddhism at all but a shamanism with Buddhist trappings. Our critique of his article shall be twofold: In the first place, we should like to ask Professor Rao what is this thing he calls "Buddhism" which chos is not; in the second place, we shall point out some historical inconsistencies and misrepresentations and call into question some dubious etymologies and renderings from the Tibetan.
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma