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Dreaming The Great Brahmin: Tibetan Traditions Of The Buddhist Poetsaint Saraha,Used
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Dreaming The Great Brahmin Explores The Creation And Recreation Of Buddhist Saints Through Narratives, Poetry, Art, Ritual, And Even Dream Visions. The First Comprehensive Cultural And Literary History Of The Wellknown Indian Buddhist Poet Saint Saraha, Known As The Great Brahmin, This Book Argues That We Should View Saraha Not As The Founder Of A Tradition, But Rather As Its Product. Kurtis Schaeffer Shows How Images, Tales, And Teachings Of Saraha Were Transmitted, Transformed, And Created By Members Of Diverse Buddhist Traditions In Tibet, India, Nepal, And Mongolia. The Result Is That There Is Not One Great Brahmin, But Many. More Broadly, Schaeffer Argues That The Immense Importance Of Saints For Buddhism Is Best Understood By Looking At The Creative Adaptations Of Such Figures That Perpetuated Their Fame, For It Is There That These Saints Come To Life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin'? A: The main theme of 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' is the exploration of the creation and recreation of Buddhist saints through narratives, poetry, art, ritual, and dream visions, focusing on the Indian Buddhist poet saint Saraha.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' is Kurtis R. Schaeffer.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' published? A: 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' was published on June 2, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' falls under the category of History.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Buddhist literature? A: Yes, 'Dreaming the Great Brahmin' provides a comprehensive cultural and literary history, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with Buddhist literature.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author offer about Saraha? A: Kurtis Schaeffer argues that Saraha should be viewed not as the founder of a tradition but as a product of diverse Buddhist traditions across Tibet, India, Nepal, and Mongolia.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or visual elements? A: The book discusses narratives and art related to Saraha, but specific details about illustrations are not provided.