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Dreaming the Great Brahmin : Tibetan traditions of the Buddhist poet-saint Saraha /

'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' explores the creation and recreation of Buddhist saints through narratives, poetry, art ritual and even dream visions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schaeffer, Kurtis R.
Other Authors: Sarahapāda, active 8th century, Bcom-ldan-rigs-paʼi-ral-gri, active 13th century
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:Includes translations from Tibetan.
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Subjects:
Sarahapāda, > active 8th century.
Sarahapāda, > active 8th century. > Dohākośa.
Sarahapāda, > active 8th century
Dohākośa (Sarahapāda)
Spiritual life > Buddhism.
Vie spirituelle > Bouddhisme.
RELIGION > Buddhism > History.
Spiritual life > Buddhism
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Tales of the Great Brahmin
  • Meeting the Great Brahmin in rituals, paintings, and dreams
  • Contesting the Great Brahmin: Saraha as abbot and adept
  • Bringing the Treasury of Dohā verses to Tibet
  • Commentary and controversy on the Treasury of Dohā verses in Tibet
  • Creating the Treasury of Dohā verses
  • Recreating the Treasury of Dohā verses
  • Introduction to the commentary
  • Ornamental flower for the Dohās
  • In praise of the Great Brahmin.