In Search of the Goddess of Compassion
In Search of the Goddess of Compassion
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In this book on the mysticism of Buddhist China and Tantra in Tibet, the author explores the cult that surrounds Kuan Yin and the rites and rituals associated with her. The book includes a number of devotional poems and yogic texts, plus descriptions of contemplative meditation techniques.
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In Search of the Goddess of Compassion by John Blofeld
Kuan Yin is the celestial Bodhissatva of Compassion, the Chinese goddess of love and compassion. In this book on the mysticism of Buddhist China and Tantra in Tibet, John Blofeld explores the many-faceted cult that surrounds Kuan Yin and the rites and rituals associated with her. Worshipped as a charming and benign folk goddess she is believed in by peasants and fishermen throughout the Far East. Yet she can also be depicted as a symbolic personification of divine compassion or as a yogic vehicle through which it is possible to attain Enlightenment and perceive the ultimate nature of reality. Illustrated with reproductions of Chinese and Tibetan sacred art, the book includes a number of devotional poems and yogic texts translated by the author and descriptions of contemplative meditation techniques.
John Blofeld (1913-1987) was a world-renowned scholar and writer who devoted his life to the study of Eastern religion, especially Taoism and Buddhism.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780044406518 |
| ISBN 10 | 0044406517 |
| Title | In Search of the Goddess of Compassion |
| Author | John Blofeld |
| Series | Mandala Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1990-03-22 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |