The twilight language : explorations in Buddhist meditation and symbolism
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The twilight language : explorations in Buddhist meditation and symbolism
(Curzon paperbacks)
Curzon Press, 1993, c1986
Pbk. ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-227) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Explores the nature of Buddha's enlightenment and the meaning of Buddhist symbolism, discussing the relationship between Buddhist meditative techniques and examples of Buddhist symbolism found in early Pali texts and in the twilight language of the tantras.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Meditation and Symbolism
- Chapter 2 The Twilight Language in Historical Context
- Chapter 3 Concentration
- Chapter 4 Insight Meditation
- Chapter 5 The Three Knowledges
- Chapter 6 The Five Symbolic Groups
- Chapter 7 The Maa(1)a ala and Cakras
- Chapter 8 Doctrinal and Historical Implications
- Chapter 9 Conclusion
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