Introducing Tibetan Buddhism

This lively introduction covers the whole spectrum of Tibetan religious history, from early Tibetan figures, and the development of the old and new schools of Buddhism, to the spread and influence of Tibetan Buddhism throughout the world. It introduces the major contemporary Buddhist traditions of Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa, Geluga and Bon, and the bodies of Tibetan textual material, including the writings of major lamas, and the relationship between the practical and textual transmission of the religion. Illustrated throughout, the book includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary and a list of further reading to aid students'¬" understanding and revision. Introducing Tibetan Buddhismis also accompanied by a comprehensive companion website.Samuel, Geoffrey is the author of 'Introducing Tibetan Buddhism', published 2009 under ISBN 9780415456654 and ISBN 0415456657.