Tibetan Buddhism

By Laurence Austine Waddell

Book Overview

Austine Waddell's The Buddhism of Tibet is a brisk, observant account of ritual, symbol and belief on the Tibetan plateau. Ritual, myth and history converge. As a lamaist traditions book it charts... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486201309
• ISBN13: 9780486201306
• Release Date: June 1972
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Full of Facts about Origin of Tibetan Buddhism

This book contains lots of facts about the origins of Tibetan Buddhism and also practices which the leaders of various sects have adopted to suit their own taste. The language is rather dry, though.

An Interesting Look at the Origins of Tibetan Buddhism

The title is an accurate statement of the contents of this book. It is a frank and somewhat shocking look at Tibetan Buddhism, the various practices, "adjustments", deifications, tall tales, etc. that some leaders made to suit their purpose/plans.After reading this book, I wonder whether Tibetan Buddhism can be considered as a "class" of Buddhism or should be looked as a separate religion.Anyone who is interested in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly its roots and practices is strongly recommended to read this book.