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Buddhism in the Tibetan Tradition (Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism) - Softcover

Book 13 of 19: Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism

Gyatso, Geshe Kelsang

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9780415611961: Buddhism in the Tibetan Tradition (Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415611962 ISBN 13: 9780415611961
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

A clear and straightforward introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, this book presents the basic teachings of Buddha in a way that people can readily comprehend and put into practice in their daily lives. Topics such as reincarnation, actions and their effects, emptiness, liberation and enlightenment are discussed.

Designed primarily for those coming to the subject for the first time, the book also offers new insights for the more advanced student of Tibetan Buddhism. Originally published in 1989.

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About the Author

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet in 1931 and is a fully qualified meditation master. Ordained a monk at the age of eight, he studied Sutra and Tantra at Sera College. He was invited to England in 1977 by the Manjushri Institute, and in 1979 he founded the Madhyamaka Centre in York and became its spiritual director.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415611962
ISBN 13 
9780415611961
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144
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