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Visions of Mahayana Buddhism: Awakening the Universe to Wisdom and Compassion
Nagapriya
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Description for Visions of Mahayana Buddhism: Awakening the Universe to Wisdom and Compassion
Paperback. Presents an overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism which blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet. This title offers an exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole and introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 pages of colour plates. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 408.
Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism which blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet. 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.
Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism which blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet. 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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Windhorse Publications
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781899579976
SKU
V9781899579976
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About Nagapriya
Nagapriya lectures in Buddhist studies at Manchester University and specialises in Mahayana Buddhism. He has been practising Buddhism for over fifteen years.
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