The Buddhism of Tibet by Laurence Austine Waddell

The Buddhism of Tibet by Laurence Austine Waddell

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Laurence Austine Waddell (1854–1938) served in the Indian Medical Service, which took him to Darjeeling, Burma and Tibet. He carried out original field research at Buddhist temples and among the lay population. Highly illustrated, this landmark study of Tibetan Buddhism, its history, doctrine, temples and rituals, first appeared in 1895.

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The Buddhism of Tibet by Laurence Austine Waddell

A contemporary landmark in English-language writing on the subject of Tibetan Buddhism, this antiquarian text contains a wealth of information written in a remarkably clear manner and accompanied by a plethora of rich visual documentation in the form of photographs and line drawings. A book containing an extraordinary amount of factual documentation pertaining to Tibetan Buddhism, this text provides a fascinating insight into the roots and practices of the religion and, given the destruction of a great deal of Tibetan religious sites, a lot of what has been recorded here will never be seen again - making this rare text a must-have for anyone interested in the subject. Lieutenant Colonel Laurence Austine Waddell was a British explorer, Professor of Chemistry and Pathology, British army surgeon, philologist, amateur archaeologist, Doctor of Laws, and author. This rare book was originally published in 1895 and is proudly republished here with an introductory biography of the author.
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ISBN 13 9781108081801
ISBN 10 1108081800
Title The Buddhism of Tibet
Author Laurence Austine Waddell
Series Cambridge Library Collection - Religion
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2015-03-12
Number of pages 636
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.