Full Description
Explores the nature of Buddha's enlightenment and the meaning of Buddhist symbolism, discussing the relationship between Buddhist meditative techniques and examples of Buddhist symbolism found in early Pali texts and in the twilight language of the tantras.
Contents
Chapter 1 Meditation and Symbolism; Chapter 2 The Twilight Language in Historical Context; Chapter 3 Concentration; Chapter 4 Insight Meditation; Chapter 5 The Three Knowledges; Chapter 6 The Five Symbolic Groups; Chapter 7 The Maṇá¸ala and Cakras; Chapter 8 Doctrinal and Historical Implications; Chapter 9 Conclusion;