Guide to the Deities of the Tantra

Guide to the Deities of the Tantra
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Publisher : Windhorse Publications
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9781909314276
ISBN-13 : 1909314277
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Download or read book Guide to the Deities of the Tantra written by Vessantara and published by Windhorse Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vessantara explains the key characteristics of the Tantra, introduces its many Deities, and explores its symbolism. This guide provides the foundations for a gradual and thorough understanding of Tantric Buddhism, encouraging confidence in the exploration of its many themes and lavish forms. Mantra recitation and colourful visualizations of the Deities lie at the heart of the Tantric practice and Vessantara provides beautiful meditations on each of the key figures while also explaining the reasoning, theory and history behind each practice.


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