The role of alchemy and medicine in Indo-Tibetan tantrism /
Walter, Michael L.
The role of alchemy and medicine in Indo-Tibetan tantrism / Michael L. Walter. - Indiana University. 1980. - vii, 227 p. :
Includes bibliographical references.
The present work explores scientific aspects of Tantric customs and practices involving the traditional sciences of medicine and alchemy. The approach to this subject is framed by an opening discussion of their place in some doctrines and methods shared by Gnosticism and Tantrism.
Tantric Buddhism --India.
Tantric Buddhism --China --Tibet Autonomous Region.
Medicine --Religious aspects--India-- Buddhism.
EB253
The role of alchemy and medicine in Indo-Tibetan tantrism / Michael L. Walter. - Indiana University. 1980. - vii, 227 p. :
Includes bibliographical references.
The present work explores scientific aspects of Tantric customs and practices involving the traditional sciences of medicine and alchemy. The approach to this subject is framed by an opening discussion of their place in some doctrines and methods shared by Gnosticism and Tantrism.
Tantric Buddhism --India.
Tantric Buddhism --China --Tibet Autonomous Region.
Medicine --Religious aspects--India-- Buddhism.
EB253