About this title: This title was originally published in 1973. The volume is divided into four sections. The introduction places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra; the section also covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. The foundations of the Buddhist Tantras are discussed and the Tantric presentation of divinity; the preparation of disciples and the meaning of initiation; symbolism of the mandala-palace Tantric ritual and the twilight language. This section explores the Tantric teachings of the ...
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Description: Good. 1969-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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Edition: Reprint. Tradeback Edition
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780691017587ISBN:0691017581
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Very minor extremity wear, light rubbing otherwise a near fine copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 687 p. Bollingen Series, 26. Index, Bibliography. Audience: General/trade. Indian philosophy was at the heart of Zimmer's interest in oriental studies, and this volume therefore represents his major contribution to our understanding of Asia. read more
Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Meridian Books
Date Published: 1957
Description: Good. ---687 pgs. Interior-Nice overall condition. The soft cover has only light signs of use. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Princeton 1974
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780691017587ISBN:0691017581
Description: ISBN 0691017581. Trade Paperback. Later Printing. Good Condition. Tight sound copy with owner's name on front edge, dustsoiling, creases, rubs to edges and corners of covers. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1951
ISBN-13:9780691017587ISBN:0691017581
Description: VG. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Trade Size Paperback, Condition is Very Good, Mild Wear to book. Book pages clean. No markings in book. Binding is tight. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN-13:9780691017587ISBN:0691017581
Description: Fine. 0691017581 This is a trade paperback. It was published by. Some orders may also come with delivery conformation if the item is over 20 DollarsUSD *NOT APPLICABLE TO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS* read more
Description: Good. Sm 4to. Cloth Hardcover, 1969. The dust jacket is in fair condition. Bollingen Series XXVI. xvii + 687 pages, bound in sienna brown cloth boards and black cloth spine with gilt lettering. With brown dust jacket in fair condition; dj has minor wear along edges and two half inch tears on rear. Hinges are strong. The textblock is tight and square, and the pages are clean, bright and intact. Slight edgewear. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Offered by the Antiquarian, Rare, and Collectible ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1969
ISBN-13:9780691098111ISBN:0691098115
Description: Very Good. #407 Hardback book in near fine condition in a very good dustjacket. NO marks in book. 1967 3rd printing. Bollingen series xxvi. read more
Binding: Gold cloth
Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York
Date Published: 1953
Description: Octavo. Second printing. xvii + 688 pages. Edited by Joseph Campbell. Illustrated with 12 plates. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Tip of spine slightly worn, fore-edge lightly freckled with small stains, else a very good+ copy in a worn else very good dust jacket with tears on edges, in a mylar cover. From the library of the late Frances Forbes Heyn of New Orleans, author, artist, illustrator, yoga devotee and modern renaissance woman, with her signature and pencilled notations. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press, Princeton
Date Published: 1969
ISBN-13:9780691098111ISBN:0691098115
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. A Fine Copy In Fine Dust Jacket. 687 p. Contains: Illustrations. Bollingen Series, 26. Audience: General/trade. read more
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