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Metaphysical Perspective
The study and research undertaken by Dr.Tomy Augustine on Yoga Tantra and Praxis in the Light of the Hevajra Tantar a Metaphysical Perspective contained in this book makes a unique statment about the development of Tantrict Buddhism in Indian culture and philosophy.
The author`s precise and meticulous analysis of the Text of the Hevajra Tantra applying the Madhyamika and Yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the syntheis of Tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the Vajrayana Buddhism. Dr. Augustine`s claim that "Vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of God, world and (wo)man in general and to Buddhist thought and praxis in particular" is fully substantiated in this work.
About Author :
Dr. Tomy Augustine is a lecturer of Philosophy and English at Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling. He holds his M.A. both in Philosophy and English, and Ph.d. in Philosophy and Religion from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,India. He has presented papers and published articles on various aspects of Buddhism and is interested in Philosophy, Religion and Literature.
Contents :
Foreword
Preface
List of Abbreviations of References
Table of Contents
Introduction
Tantric Buddhism
The Hivajra Tantra
The Metaphysical Foundations
Fundamental Principles of Tantra
Fundamental Tools of Vahjrayana
The Process Towards Buddhahood
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary
Index ISBN Metaphysical Perspective
The study and research undertaken by Dr.Tomy Augustine on Yoga Tantra and Praxis in the Light of the Hevajra Tantar a Metaphysical Perspective contained in this book makes a unique statment about the development of Tantrict Buddhism in Indian culture and philosophy.
The author`s precise and meticulous analysis of the Text of the Hevajra Tantra applying the Madhyamika and Yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the syntheis of Tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the Vajrayana Buddhism. Dr. Augustine`s claim that "Vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of God, world and (wo)man in general and to Buddhist thought and praxis in particular" is fully substantiated in this work.
About Author :
Dr. Tomy Augustine is a lecturer of Philosophy and English at Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling. He holds his M.A. both in Philosophy and English, and Ph.d. in Philosophy and Religion from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,India. He has presented papers and published articles on various aspects of Buddhism and is interested in Philosophy, Religion and Literature.
Contents :
Foreword
Preface
List of Abbreviations of References
Table of Contents
Introduction
Tantric Buddhism
The Hivajra Tantra
The Metaphysical Foundations
Fundamental Principles of Tantra
Fundamental Tools of Vahjrayana
The Process Towards Buddhahood
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary
Index ISBN
9788170308690
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