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Religions of Tibet in Practice: Abridged Edition
Donald S Lopez
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Description for Religions of Tibet in Practice: Abridged Edition
Paperback. Presents an array of works that together offer a view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters in this work are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world. It is intended for scholars, students, and general readers. Editor(s): Lopez, Donald S. Series: Princeton Readings in Religions. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HREX; HRLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
Originally published in 1997, Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work--the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. This new edition--abridged to further facilitate course use--presents a stunning array of works that together offer an unparalleled view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world, past and present. Religions of Tibet in Practice remains a work of great value to scholars, students, and general readers.
Originally published in 1997, Religions of Tibet in Practice is a landmark work--the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. This new edition--abridged to further facilitate course use--presents a stunning array of works that together offer an unparalleled view of the Tibetan religious landscape over the centuries. Organized thematically, the twenty-eight chapters are testimony to the vast scope of religious practice in the Tibetan world, past and present. Religions of Tibet in Practice remains a work of great value to scholars, students, and general readers.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Series
Princeton Readings in Religions
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691129723
SKU
V9780691129723
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About Donald S Lopez
Donald S. Lopez Jr., is Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan. He is the editor of three other volumes in this series: "Buddhism in Practice, Religions of India in Practice", and "Religions of China in Practice".
Reviews for Religions of Tibet in Practice: Abridged Edition
Praise for Princeton's previous edition: "Religions of Tibet in Practice is by far the richest sourcebook of Tibetan texts available and will reward both the specialist and the patient general reader."
Roger Jackson, Religious Studies Review Praise for Princeton's previous edition: "[A] valuable contribution to the study of Tibetan religion and culture."
Amy Lavine, Journal of Religion Praise for Princeton's previous edition: ... Read more
Roger Jackson, Religious Studies Review Praise for Princeton's previous edition: "[A] valuable contribution to the study of Tibetan religion and culture."
Amy Lavine, Journal of Religion Praise for Princeton's previous edition: ... Read more