{"product_id":"17498-introduction-to-the-buddhist-tantric-systems","title":"Introduction to the Buddhist Tantric Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: F D Lessing\u003cbr\u003eAlex Wayman\/\u003cbr\u003eTranslator(s): F D Lessing \/ Alex Wayman\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Motilal Banarsidass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1998\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 382\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8120808347\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe survey of the Buddhist Tantras by Mkhas-grub-rje (1385-1438 AD) is a sample of the rich literature on this topic in the Tibetan language. In accordance with Tsonkha-pa’s tantric reform (the Gelugpa), after the theory about how Gautama Buddha became enlightened the author presents the non-tantric materials stipulated as preliminary for tantric study and practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe then sketches the Kriya, Carya, Yoga, and Anuttarayoga tantra divisions, showing the generation of self into deity and generation of deity in front, the remarkable meditations of dwelling in the flame and in the sound, numerous definitions of tantric terms, the rich correspondence system of the Yogatantra, the difference between Father Tantra and Mother Tantra, mandala ritual including the various kinds of initiation or consecration. A severe contraction of ritual detail allows the Tibetan author room to go into the theory at each step, including the mysterious beings called samayasattvaand jnanasattva, states of Bliss-Void, the four Voids including the Clear Light, and the three kinds of Evam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe translation was collaborated in the 1950s between F D Lessing and Alex Wayman at Berkeley, California. After Lessing’s death, Wayman annotated and published the text in 1968, and has provided a new introduction for the present reissue of this seminal treatise. Lessing was the first professor to offer courses in the Tibetan language at an American University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOREWORD TO 3rd EDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION TO 2rd EDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER ONE\u003cbr\u003eHow the Teacher Bhagavat became Abhisambuddha (1b-2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER TWO\u003cbr\u003eThe method of setting the Wheel of the Law into motion (8b-2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER THREE\u003cbr\u003eThe method of setting the Wheel of the Law of the Mantra-yana into motion (29b-4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FOUR\u003cbr\u003eFundamentals of Initiation and holding of vows in the Kriya Tantra (42a-6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER FIVE\u003cbr\u003eFundamentals of the Carya Tantra (62b-2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SIX\u003cbr\u003eFundamentals of the Yoga Tantra (64b-4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN\u003cbr\u003eFundamentals of the Anuttara-Yoga Tantra (74a-6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT\u003cbr\u003eProcedure in the meaning of the subject matter (80b-2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER NINE\u003cbr\u003eManner of conferring initiation (91b-6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX OF WORKS CITED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX OF NAMES AND SUBJECTS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"F D Lessing \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40785623875753,"sku":"17498","price":30.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/17498.jpg?v=1625525814","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/17498-introduction-to-the-buddhist-tantric-systems","provider":"India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}