Esoteric Buddhism and the tantras in East Asia / edited by Charles D. Orzech (general editor), Henrik H. Srensen (associate editor), Richard K. Payne (associate editor).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Orzech, Charles D., 1952-

Sørensen, Henrik Hjort.

Payne, Richard Karl.

Series:

Handbuch der Orientalistik. China ; Vierte Abteilung, 24. Bd.

Handbook of oriental studies. Section four, China, 0169-9520 ; vol. 24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tantric Buddhism--East Asia.

Tantric Buddhism.

Tantras.

Physical Description:

1 online resource: illustrations, map

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.

Summary:

In all likelihood, it was the form of Buddhism labeled “Esoteric Buddhism” that had the greatest geographical spread of any form of Buddhism. It left its imprint not only on its native India, but far beyond, on Southeast Asia, Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia, as well as the East Asian countries China, Korea and Japan. Not only has Esoteric Buddhism contributed substantially to the development of Buddhism in many cultures, but it also facilitated the transmission of religious art and material culture, science and technology. This volume, the result of an international collaboration of forty scholars, provides a comprehensive resource on Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in their Chinese, Korean, and Japanese contexts from the first few centuries of the common era right up to the present. Contributors include: Barbara Ambrose, Anna Andreeva, Sarah Aptilon, Ian Astley, Clemente Beghi, Heather Blair, William Bodiford, Chen Jinhua, Paul Copp, Ronald M. Davidson, Lucia Dolce, Athanasios Drakakis, Donald Drummond, Ruth Dunnell, Jay Ford, David Gardiner, Rolf Giebel, Robert M. Gimello, David Gray, Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis, Nobumi Iyanaga, George Keyworth, Martin Lehnert, Hun Y. Lye, Shinya Mano, Richard M. McBride, Laura Meeks, Regan Murphy, Charles D. Orzech, Richard K. Payne, Klaus Pinte, Fabio Rambelli, Thierry Robouam, James Robson, Brian Ruppert, Neil Schmid, Gaynor Sekimori, Shen Weirong, Henrik H. Sørensen, Mark Unno, Pamela Winfield

Contents:

Preliminary Material / C. Orzech , H. Sørensen and R. Payne

1. Introduction: Esoteric Buddhism And The Tantras In East Asia: Some Methodological Considerations / Charles D. Orzech , Richard K. Payne and Henrik H. Sørensen

2. Sources And Inspirations: Esoteric Buddhism In South Asia / Ronald M. Davidson

3. Taishō Volumes 18–21 / Rolf W. Giebel

4. Textual Material Relating to Esoteric Buddhism in China Outside the Taishō, volume 18–21 / Henrik H. Sørensen

5. Abhisẹka / Ronald M. Davidson

6. Mudrā, Mantra and Mandala / Charles D. Orzech and Henrik H. Sørensen

7. Central Divinities In The Esoteric Buddhist Pantheon In China / Henrik H. Sørensen

8. Homa / Richard K. Payne and Charles D. Orzech

9. Visualization And Contemplation / Paul Copp

10. Stūpas and Relics in Esoteric Buddhism / Charles D. Orzech and Henrik H. Sørensen

11. On Esoteric Buddhism In China: A Working Definition / Henrik H. Sørensen

12. Dhāraṇī Scriptures / Paul Copp

13. The Apocrypha And Esoteric Buddhism In China / Henrik H. Sørensen

14. Esoteric Buddhism And Magic In China / Henrik H. Sørensen

15. Esoteric Buddhism And Its Relation To Healing And Demonology / Richard D. McBride II

16. Popular Esoteric Deities And The Spread Of Their Cults / Richard D. McBride II

17. Esoteric Scriptures In The Context Of Chinese Buddhist Translation Practice / Richard D. McBride II

18. Talismans In Chinese Esoteric Buddhism / James Robson

19. Astrology And The Worship Of The Planets In Esoteric Buddhism Of The Tang / Henrik H. Sørensen

20. Concepts Of The Netherworld And Modifications In The Chinese Articulation Of Karma / Neil Schmid

21. Mediums In Esoteric Buddhism / James Robson

22. Esoteric Buddhist Art Up To The Tang / Henrik H. Sørensen

23. Esoteric Buddhism In The Tang: From Atikūtạ To Amoghavajra (651–780) / Charles D. Orzech

24. Esoteric Buddhism And Monastic Institutions / Jinhua Chen

25. The Presence Of Esoteric Buddhist Elements In Chinese Buddhism During The Tang / Henrik H. Sørensen

26. The Development Of The Esoteric Buddhist Canon / Richard D. McBride II

27. The Impact Of Translated Esoteric Buddhist Scriptures On Chinese Buddhism / Richard D. McBride II

28. After Amoghavajra: Esoteric Buddhism In The Late Tang / Charles D. Orzech

29. Śubhākarasiṃha / Klaus Pinte

30. Yixing / George A. Keyworth

31. Vajrabodhi (671–741) / Charles D. Orzech

32. Amoghavajra: His Role In And Influence On The Development Of Buddhism / Martin Lehnert

33. Prajña / Paul Copp

34. Dunhuang And Central Asia (With An Appendix On Dunhuang Manuscript Resources) / Neil Schmid

35. Esoteric Buddhism In The Nanzhao And Dali Kingdoms (Ca. 800–1253) / Henrik H. Sørensen

36. Esoteric Buddhism In Sichuan During The Tang And Five Dynasties Period / Henrik H. Sørensen

37. Esoteric Buddhist Art Under The Tang / Henrik H. Sørensen

38. Esoteric Buddhism Under The Song: An Overview / Charles D. Orzech

39. Esoteric Buddhism In Song Dynasty Sichuan / Paul Copp

40. Buddhist Tantras And Chinese Culture / George A. Keyworth.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [1063]-1146) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-11957-9

9786613119575

90-04-20401-6

OCLC:

731647042

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004184916.i-1200 DOI