Tibetan Tantric Manuscripts from Dunhuang: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Stein Collection at the British Library

by Jacob Dalton and Sam Van Schaik

Since their discovery a century ago, the Dunhuang manuscripts have revolutionized the study of Asian religions. Until recently, however, the rich materials relating to esoteric tantric Buddhism have been largely ignored. This volume provides an indispensable doorway into these materials. An introduction summarizes the discovery, worldwide dissemination and general character of these Tibetan treasures. The catalogue entries provide introductory discussions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004154221
• ISBN13: 9789004154223
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.8"