Empty Vision: Metaphor and Visionary Imagery in Mahayana Buddhism

By David L. McMahan

Book Overview

McMahan argues that the symbolic role of sight in Mahayana Literature shapes the traditions epistemic paradigm and concepts of enlightenment, as well as its visionary literature, symbolic imagery and visualization practises.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138862606
• ISBN13: 9781138862609
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"