Tibetan Buddhism (Studies on the Prehistory of the Nyingma Tradition and the Esoteric Lineage): Studies on the Prehistory of the Nyingma Tradition and the Esoteric Lineage

Author: Gacang Jia
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book focuses on the formation and development of the Nyingma sect during the Tibetan period. It provides an in-depth understanding of the historical and sociocultural background that supported the development of the Nyingma sect. It also introduces important issues such as the Tibetan society and its culture, the introduction of Buddhism into Tibet, the conflicts and struggles between Bonpo and Buddhism, as well as among various Buddhist sects.