The Buddhist Tantras

Alex Wayman's "The Buddhist Tantras" gathers his seminal essays, offering an insightful exploration into the complex world of Indo-Tibetan Esotericism. This volume provides rare material on the Buddhist Tantras' integration within Mahayana Buddhism, their early literary history, foundational concepts, and specific ritual practices. It concludes with an invaluable correlation of the Kanjur and Tanjur Tantra collections, enriched by illustrations.Why You Should Read? Gain a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist Tantras' origins, philosophy, and practices within Mahayana Buddhism. Access unique scholarly insights into rarely discussed topics like the inner Zodiac, female energy symbolism, and the five-fold ritual of passion. Benefit from a detailed bibliographical correlation of the Tantric sections of the Kanjur and Tanjur. Explore essential aspects of Tantric divinity, initiation, mandala symbolism, and twilight language presented by a leading scholar.