The Kathmandu Valley as a Water Pot: Abstracts of Research Papers on Newar Buddhism in Nepal
Yoshizaki, Kazumi
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Book ID : 39905
ISBN-10 : 9937-506-74-3 / 9937506743
ISBN-13 : 978-9937-506-74-8 / 9789937506748
Place
of Publication :
Kathmandu
Year
of Publication :
2012
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
ix, 171p., 21 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Overview: Mandala, Stupa and human body in Newar Buddhism. 2. The construction of Caityas in Newar Buddhism. 3. A perspective on the study of Newar Buddhism. 4. Miscellanea.
DESCRIPTION
A fascinating collection of academic study papers on the Newar Buddhism in Nepal. It includes details on Newar Buddhist rituals and practices; the mandala, stupa and human body in Newar Buddhism; Baha and Bahi - two types of Newar Buddhist monasteries; the living goddess Kumari; the Vajracarya as monk in Newar Buddhism; Yogabara Tantrism in Newar Buddhism; "Impregnation" and "Birth" of a Deity in Newar Buddhist Ritual; Newar Buddhist manuscripts; Tibetan Buddhist paintings; at the midnight cremation ground; and much more.
