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"Religions Of Tibet In Practice" is a landmark work, the first major anthology on the topic ever produced. It presents a stunning array of works (hagiographies, pilgrimage guides, prayers, accounts of visits to hell, epics, consecration manuals, sermons, and exorcism texts) that together offer an unparalleled view of the realities of those who have inhabited the Tibetan cultural domain over the centuries. "Religions Of Tibet In Practice" provides a wealth of voices that together lead to a new and more nuanced understanding of the religions of Tibet. Highly recommended for Tibetan studies and world religion reading lists.Lopez, Donald S. is the author of 'Religions of Tibet in Practice', published 1997 under ISBN 9780691011837 and ISBN 0691011834.
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