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BUDDHISM COMES TO TIBET.

Authors :
Hope, Jane
Van Loon, Borin
Source :
Introducing Buddha; 4/ 1/2005, p110-110, 1p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The article focuses on the advent of Buddhism in Tibet. The reason of the Tibet rulers is cited for bringing Buddhism into the country. The stay of Indian scholar, Santiraksita in Tibet at the invitation of King Trisongdetsen is described along with that of Indian master, Padmasambhava. The difference between the two is mentioned including the practice of Vajrayana, or tantra by Padmasambhava.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781840466331
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Introducing Buddha
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
34153615