Shingon Refractions: Myoe and the Mantra of Light - Brossura

Unno, Mark

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0861713907 ISBN 13: 9780861713905

Casa editrice: Wisdom Pubns, 1997

Riassunto

Shingon Buddhism arose in the eighth century and remains one of Japan's most important sects, at present claiming some 12 million adherents. Despite this prominence, Shingon remains uninvestigated territory for many Western students of Asian religion and culture. Here, Mark Unno illuminates the most central of Shingon practices, the tantric practice of the Mantra of Light, complete with translations and an in-depth exploration of the scholar-monk Myoe Koben, the Mantra of Light's foremost proponent.

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L'autore:

Mark Unno is an assistant professor of East Asian religions at the University of Oregon.

Product Description:

Shingon Buddhism arose in the eighth century and remains one of Japan"s most important sects, at present numbering some 12 million adherents. As such it is long overdue appropriate coverage. Here, the well-respected Mark Unno illuminates the tantric practice of the Mantra of Light, the most central of Shingon practices, complete with translations and an in-depth exploration of the scholar-monk Myoe Koben, the Mantra of Light"s foremost proponent.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Wisdom Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0861713907
• ISBN 13: 9780861713905
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320