- Description
- 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
- Summary
- Tantra occupies a unique position in Western understandings of Hindu spirituality. Its carnal dimension has made its name instantly recognizable, but this popular fascination with sex has obscured its philosophical depth and ritual practices, to say nothing of its overall importance to Hinduism. This work offers a clear, well-grounded overview of Tantra that offers substantial new insights for scholars and practitioners. André Padoux opens by detailing the history of Tantra, beginning with its origins, founding texts, and major beliefs.
- Uniform Title
- Comprendre le tantrisme. English
- Alternative Title
- Comprendre le tantrisme.
- Subjects
- Note
- Translated from the French.
- Previously issued in print: 2017.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Audience (note)
- Source of Description (note)
- Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 21, 2017).
- ISBN
- 9780226424125
- OCLC
- EDZ0001654061
- Author
Padoux, André, author.
- Title
The Hindu Tantric world : an overview / André Padoux.
- Publisher
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2017.
- Type of Content
text
still image
- Type of Medium
computer
- Type of Carrier
online resource
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Audience
Specialized.
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