This book serves as an introductory study of Tantric Saivism in its original scriptural sources. It traces the features and content of the canon of the SAaiva Tantras, making use of many unpublished manuscripts from Kashmiri Saiva authors. The book is also an introduction to the literature of the
Canon of the Shaivagama and the Kubjika: Trantras of the Western Kaula Tradition (Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir)
β Scribed by Mark S. G. Dyczkowski
- Year
- 1987
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 297
- Category
- Library
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