Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism : according to the esoteric teachings of the Great Mantra, O·m Maṇi Padme H ū·m / Lama Anagarika Govinda

Name/Title

Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism : according to the esoteric teachings of the Great Mantra, O·m Maṇi Padme H ū·m / Lama Anagarika Govinda

Entry/Object ID

BL1485 .G613 1959

Description

This is the most valuable book yet written on the subject of Tibetan mysticism. Lama Govinda, a member of the Kargyutpa Order, has spent over twenty years of his life at the feet of masters in Tibetan hermitages and monasteries and his direst experience has given him a clear insight into much that has so far remained totally obscure to the outside world. --Back cover Contents: Om : the path of universality Mani : the path of unification and of inner equality Padma : the path of creative vision Hum : the path of integration Om mani padme hum : the path of the great mantra Ah : the path of action

Collection

Jotidhammo Collection, Archive Reading List

Dimensions

Dimension Description

311 pages : illustrations, plates ; 23 cm

Book Details

Author

Lama Anagarika Govinda

Publisher

Samuel Weiser

Date Published

1959

Publication Subjects

Buddhism—China—Tibet Autonomous Region—Doctrines Mysticism—China—Tibet Autonomous Region Buddhist Mantras

Call No.

BL1485 .G613 1959

Notes

Translation of: Grundlagen tibetischer Mystik.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor