The Cult Of Tara

Author : Stephan Beyer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1978-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0520036352

Get Book

The Cult of Tara by Stephan Beyer Pdf

"The real history of man is the history of religion." The truth of the famous dictum of Max Muller, the father of the History of Religions, is nowhere so obvious as in Tibet. Western students have observed that religion and magic pervade not only the forms of Tibetan art, politics, and society, but also every detail of ordinary human existence. And what is the all-pervading religion of Tibet? The Buddhism of that country has been described to us, of course, but that does not mean the question has been answered. The unique importance of Stephan Beyerís work is that it presents the vital material ignored or slighted by others: the living ritual of Tibetan Buddhists. The reader is made a witness to cultic proceedings through which the author guides him carefully. He does not force one to accept easy explanations nor does he direct one's attention only to aspects that can be counted on to please. He leads one step by step, without omitting anything, through entire rituals, and interprets whenever necessary without being unduly obtrusive. Oftentimes, as in the case of the many hymns to the goddess Tara, the superb translations speak directly to the reader, and it is indeed as if the reader himself were present at the ritual.

Author : Stephan Beyer
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788120804890

Get Book

Magic and Ritual in Tibet by Stephan Beyer Pdf

The real history of man is the history of religion. The truth of the famous dictum of Max Muller, the father of the History of Religions, is nowhere so obvious as in Tibet. Western students have observed that religion and magic pervade not only the forms of Tibetan art, politics, and society but also every detail of ordinary human existence. And what is the all-pervading religion of Tibet? Buddhism of that country has been described to us, of course, but that does not mean the question has been answered. The unique importance of Stephan BeyerÍs work is that it presents the vital material ignored or slighted by others: the living ritual of Tibetan Buddhists. The reader is made a witness to cultic proceedings through which the author guides him carefully. He does not force one to accept easy explanations nor does he direct one's attention only to aspects that can be counted on to please. He leads one step by step, without omitting anything, through entire rituals, and interprets whenever necessary without being unduly obtrusive. Oftentimes, as in the case of the many hymns to the goddess Tara, the superb translations speak directly to the reader, and it is indeed as if the reader himself were present at the ritual.

Author : Stephan V. Beyer
Publisher : South Asia Books
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8120804880

Get Book

Magic and Ritual in Tibet by Stephan V. Beyer Pdf

Author : Stephan Beyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:252523890

Get Book

The Cult of Tara by Stephan Beyer Pdf

Author : Stephan Beyer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520343153

Get Book

The Cult of Tara by Stephan Beyer Pdf

"The real history of man is the history of religion." The truth of the famous dictum of Max Muller, the father of the History of Religions, is nowhere so obvious as in Tibet. Western students have observed that religion and magic pervade not only the forms of Tibetan art, politics, and society, but also every detail of ordinary human existence. And what is the all-pervading religion of Tibet? The Buddhism of that country has been described to us, of course, but that does not mean the question has been answered. The unique importance of Stephan Beyerís work is that it presents the vital material ignored or slighted by others: the living ritual of Tibetan Buddhists. The reader is made a witness to cultic proceedings through which the author guides him carefully. He does not force one to accept easy explanations nor does he direct one's attention only to aspects that can be counted on to please. He leads one step by step, without omitting anything, through entire rituals, and interprets whenever necessary without being unduly obtrusive. Oftentimes, as in the case of the many hymns to the goddess Tara, the superb translations speak directly to the reader, and it is indeed as if the reader himself were present at the ritual.

Author : Stephan V. Beyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : UVA:X000855113

Get Book

The Cult of Tārā by Stephan V. Beyer Pdf

Author : Tara Westover
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781443452502

Get Book

Educated by Tara Westover Pdf

For readers of The Glass Castle and Wild, a stunning new memoir about family, loss and the struggle for a better future #1 International Bestseller Tara Westover was seventeen when she first set foot in a classroom. Instead of traditional lessons, she grew up learning how to stew herbs into medicine, scavenging in the family scrap yard and helping her family prepare for the apocalypse. She had no birth certificate and no medical records and had never been enrolled in school. Westover’s mother proved a marvel at concocting folk remedies for many ailments. As Tara developed her own coping mechanisms, little by little, she started to realize that what her family was offering didn’t have to be her only education. Her first day of university was her first day in school—ever—and she would eventually win an esteemed fellowship from Cambridge and graduate with a PhD in intellectual history and political thought.

Author : Rachael Wooten, Ph.D.
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683643890

Get Book

Tara by Rachael Wooten, Ph.D. Pdf

A practical guide for invoking the power and blessings of Tara, the beloved female buddha of Tibet Known as "the female Buddha" in Tibet and India, Tara connects us to the archetypal Divine Feminine—an energetic force that exists within us and all around us, and has been available to all humans since our earliest origin. While there are many books on Tara, this practical guide shows us how those of any tradition can directly access her, through clear instruction and authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Jungian analyst, scholar, and spiritual practitioner Dr. Rachael Wooten combines the ancient Tara tradition with depth psychology to help us connect with each of Tara's manifestations and access her blessings within ourselves and in the external world. In her myriad forms, Tara has the power to protect us from inner and outer negativity, illuminate our self-sabotaging habits, cleanse mental and physical poisons, address emotional trauma, open us to abundance, give us strength and peace, help us fulfill our life purposes, and more. Here, you will explore all 22 manifestations of Tara. Each chapter begins with an epigraph that captures the spiritual and psychological essence of the emanation, explains her purpose, and teaches you specific visualizations, praises, mantra chants, and other ways of invoking her presence in yourself and the world. "If ever the voice of wisdom and compassion was needed in the form of an awakened female figure such as Tara," writes Dr. Wooten, "that time is now." This book illuminates the way to her healing, blessings, and aid.

Author : Susan A. Landesman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781949163131

Get Book

The Tara Tantra by Susan A. Landesman Pdf

A groundbreaking English translation of a key tantric text in the history of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. This volume contains an English translation of the “root text” of the Tara-mula-kalpa, a scripture-ritual compendium that captures an important Buddhist tantric tradition in mid-formation. In this regard it is utterly unique and unlike any other text in the Buddhist canon. Its contents document the emergence of the quintessential female Buddha Tara in seventh-century India. As her popularity grew, her cult spread throughout Southeast Asia, as well as Tibet, where she became revered as the “Mother” of the Tibetan people. Tara is worshiped for a variety of reasons, from health and long life, to wealth, protection from enemies, and ultimately, the mind of enlightenment. Her presence pervades the evolution of Buddhism in Tibet, including within royal circles, as well as mentor and guide to many important Buddhist scholars, practitioners, and lineage holders.

Author : Pushpendra Kumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X002255680

Get Book

Tārā, the Supreme Goddess by Pushpendra Kumar Pdf

Origin and development of the Tārā (Buddhist deity) cult, its rituals, forms, and iconography as found in Hindu Tantras; a study.

Author : Rachael Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834844483

Get Book

Red Tara by Rachael Stevens Pdf

A complete introduction to the Buddhist goddess Tara, with special emphasis on her form as Red Tara. Tara is one of the most celebrated goddesses in the Buddhist world, representing enlightened activity in the form of the divine feminine. She protects, nurtures, and helps practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Manifesting in many forms and in many colors to help beings, Tara's red form represents her powers of magnetization, subjugation, and the transformation of desire into enlightened activity. Red Tara has gained popularity in recent years with practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide. She is considered to be particularly powerful in times of plague and disharmony. This comprehensive overview focuses on the origins, forms, and practices of Tara, providing the reader with insightful information and inspirations relating to the goddess. Its second part focuses on Red Tara, a powerful and liberating form of Tara that is particularly important to connect with in a time of crisis. These chapters cover various forms of Red Tara found throughout the Tibetan Buddhist world, the particular qualities she represents, and how through prayers and meditation we can embody her principles and truly benefit beings. An accompanying appendix includes prayers, songs, and meditations on the goddess, enabling readers to directly connect with their compassionate enlightened nature through practices associated with this powerful Buddhist female deity.

Author : Tara Clancy
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101903117

Get Book

The Clancys of Queens by Tara Clancy Pdf

Clancy's memoir "is not merely an authentic coming-of-age tale or a rowdy barstool biography. Chockfull of characters who escape the popular imaginings of this city, it offers a bold portrait of real people, people whose stories are largely absent from our shelves. Most crucially, it captures ... rarely-heard voices of New York's working-class women"--Amazon.com.

Author : Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art, Indic
ISBN : UOM:39015052980094

Get Book

Tārā in Hinduism by Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya Pdf

Relates To Tara, A Popular Goddess Of The Hindus In Eastern India, Particularly In Assam And West Bengal. The Study Will Helps Researchers To Investigate Into The Cult Of Tara, Espcially In The Background Of Cultural And Ideological Developments Of India. Contains 6 Chapters And Many Illustrations.

Author : Ram Sharan Sharma,R.S. Sharma
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : INDIA, ANCIENT
ISBN : 8125025235

Get Book

Early Medieval Indian Society by Ram Sharan Sharma,R.S. Sharma Pdf

The book analyses the transition from the ancient to the medieval period in polity, economy, the caste system and culture. It examines the form of peasant protest and the reasons for their failure and infrequency. The author also examines the development of tantrism and the mentality that feudalism created.

Author : Tara Bennett,Paul Terry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781608868711

Get Book

The Official Making Of Big Trouble In Little China by Tara Bennett,Paul Terry Pdf

"To commemorate its 30th anniversary, The official making of Big trouble in Little China is the first-ever comprehensive look at how legendary film director John Carpenter made his 1986 mystical action-comedy"--Back cover.