The Religions of Tibet

by Giuseppe Tucci, Geoffrey Samuel (Translator)

Very little is known in the West about Tibetan Buddhism in comparison with other eastern religions. This is partly because the vast literature which it has produced, and which illuminates its history, is still far from accessible. In addition there exists a deep division between monastic Lamaism and religion as it is lived by the the former is fragmented into many schools, while the latter shows numerous regional variations. The first comprehensive account of Tibetan Buddhism to be published in English since Waddell's "Buddhism of Tibet" appeared in 1894, this translation is certain to become the standard reference work on the subject.

Genres: Religion

360 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 1970

About the author

Giuseppe Tucci was a scholar of oriental cultures, specializing in Tibet and the history of Buddhism. He taught at the University of Rome La Sapienza until his death, though he remained a visiting scholar at institutions throughout Europe and Asia, and served as the first Chair of Chinese Language and Literature at the University of Naples from 1931. He is considered one of the founders of the academic field of Buddhist Studies.