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

ISBN

0877280649

Notes

Translation of: Grundlagen tibetischer Mystik.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor