false 6411603 1 <p>"A very helpful introduction and overview of this complex, fascinating tradition."—David R. Loy, author of <em>Money, Sex, War, Karma</em></p> <p>Here is a rare overview of the second of the three great phases of Buddhism that blossomed across Asia, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan.</p> <p>In this detailed exploration of the development and expression of the Mahayana as a whole, Nagapriya introduces its themes and huge spectrum of practices, literature, and movements. He also illustrates the transformative beauty and compassion predominant in this magnificent tradition.</p> <p><strong>Nagapriya</strong> lectures in Buddhist studies at Manchester University and specializes in Mahayana Buddhism. He has been practising Buddhism for over twenty years.</p> 6600549 1 9 2009 Visions of Mahayana Buddhism: Awakening the Universe to Wisdom and Compassion total:1|5:0|4:0|3:1|2:0|1:0| 1 3 1 0 3 0 false false Fri Nov 27 18:50:43 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 27 18:50:43 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6411603