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Buddhist Manuscript Cultures: Knowledge, Ritual, and Art (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
0Original price was: ₹14,640.00.₹14,640.00Current price is: ₹14,640.00.Discover the sacred journey of Buddhist manuscripts and art. This insightful exploration reveals how texts and images served as conduits for Buddhist knowledge, essential ritual objects, and catalysts for devotion across ancient cultures. Delve into the cross-cultural transmission of Buddhist traditions, examining the interplay of religious texts, artistic expression, and spiritual practice, particularly relevant to India’s profound Buddhist heritage. An indispensable resource for scholars, students of Buddhist studies, and enthusiasts of South Asian art and history, this book offers a rich understanding of faith through the tangible forms of manuscripts.
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Buddhist Masculinities
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Buddhist Monastic Discipline: The Sanskrit Pratimoksa Sutras of the Mahasamghikas and Mulasarvastivadins
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Buddhist Monastries of Ladakh
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Buddhist Phenomenology: A Philosophical Investigation of Yogacara Buddhism and the Ch’eng Wei-shih Lun (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
0Original price was: ₹1,996.00.₹1,996.00Current price is: ₹1,996.00.Explore the intricate landscape of Buddhist phenomenology through a rigorous philosophical investigation of Yogacara Buddhism. This essential read delves into the philosophical underpinnings of ancient Indian Buddhist thought, offering deep insights into karma, meditation, and epistemology. It meticulously examines foundational models and critically analyzes the influential Ch’eng Wei-shih Lun. A must-have for scholars, students, and anyone fascinated by India’s profound spiritual and philosophical heritage. Discover the intellectual core of Mahayana traditions.
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Buddhist Philosophy of Social Activism
0Original price was: ₹450.00.₹360.00Current price is: ₹360.00.Explore the profound intersection of Buddhist wisdom and social justice in ‘The Buddhist Philosophy of Social Activism’. This insightful book, published by Global Vision Publishing House, delves into how ancient Buddhist principles can inspire and guide contemporary social activism. Discover actionable strategies rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and ethical conduct to foster positive change in society. Ideal for activists, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how spiritual traditions can inform practical efforts towards a more just and peaceful world. ‘The Buddhist Philosophy of Social Activism’ offers a unique perspective for impactful engagement. Available now at The Bookish Owl.
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Buddhist Philosophy of Universal Flux: An Exposition of the Philosophy of Critical Realism as Expounded by the School of Dignaga
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Buddhist Positiveness: Studies on the Lotus Sutra
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Buddhist Practice and Visual Culture: The Visual Rhetoric of Borobudur
0Original price was: ₹716.00.₹716.00Current price is: ₹716.00.Discover Borobudur’s profound visual rhetoric in this pioneering study of Buddhist practice and visual culture. Explore the world’s largest Buddhist monument, uncovering rich insights into Mahayana Buddhist religious ideas and practices through its iconic narrative reliefs and Buddha images. This essential volume offers a compelling new interpretation, deepening understanding of this ancient site’s significance. Ideal for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Buddhist art, history, and religious studies in India, it illuminates the visual language of ancient Buddhist traditions.
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Buddhist Ritual Art of Tibet: A Handbook on Ceremonial Objects and Ritual Furnishings in the Tibetan Temple
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Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth: Contemporary Sri Lankan Practice and Its Origins
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Buddhist Sects in India
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