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Metaphysical Perspective The study and research undertaken by Dr.Tomy Augustine on Yoga Tantra and Praxis in the Light of the Hevajra Tantar a Metaphysical Perspective contained in this book makes a unique statment about the development of Tantrict Buddhism in Indian culture and philosophy. The author`s precise and meticulous analysis of the Text of the Hevajra Tantra applying the Madhyamika and Yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the syntheis of Tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the Vajrayana Buddhism. Dr. Augustine`s claim that "Vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of God, world and (wo)man in general and to Buddhist thought and praxis in particular" is fully substantiated in this work. About Author : Dr. Tomy Augustine is a lecturer of Philosophy and English at Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling. He holds his M.A. both in Philosophy and English, and Ph.d. in Philosophy and Religion from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,India. He has presented papers and published articles on various aspects of Buddhism and is interested in Philosophy, Religion and Literature. Contents : Foreword Preface List of Abbreviations of References Table of Contents Introduction Tantric Buddhism The Hivajra Tantra The Metaphysical Foundations Fundamental Principles of Tantra Fundamental Tools of Vahjrayana The Process Towards Buddhahood Conclusion Bibliography Glossary Index ISBN Metaphysical Perspective The study and research undertaken by Dr.Tomy Augustine on Yoga Tantra and Praxis in the Light of the Hevajra Tantar a Metaphysical Perspective contained in this book makes a unique statment about the development of Tantrict Buddhism in Indian culture and philosophy. The author`s precise and meticulous analysis of the Text of the Hevajra Tantra applying the Madhyamika and Yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the syntheis of Tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the Vajrayana Buddhism. Dr. Augustine`s claim that "Vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of God, world and (wo)man in general and to Buddhist thought and praxis in particular" is fully substantiated in this work. About Author : Dr. Tomy Augustine is a lecturer of Philosophy and English at Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling. He holds his M.A. both in Philosophy and English, and Ph.d. in Philosophy and Religion from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,India. He has presented papers and published articles on various aspects of Buddhism and is interested in Philosophy, Religion and Literature. Contents : Foreword Preface List of Abbreviations of References Table of Contents Introduction Tantric Buddhism The Hivajra Tantra The Metaphysical Foundations Fundamental Principles of Tantra Fundamental Tools of Vahjrayana The Process Towards Buddhahood Conclusion Bibliography Glossary Index ISBN 9788170308690
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