Ne w i n P a p e r
When a Woman Becomes a Religious Dynasty
The Samding Dorje Phagmo of Tibet Hildegard Diemberger
Brains, Buddhas, and Believing
The Problem of Intentionality in Classical Buddhist and CognitiveScientific Philosophy of Mind Dan Arnold
“Exhibits that rare combination of meticulous historical research and lively prose in recounting
Win n er o f t he Toshihide Numata
a tale that is sure to intrigue readers.”
Bo o k Priz e in Buddhis m
—Buddhadharma
Dan Arnold shows how seemingly arcane arguments among first-millennium Indian thinkers can illuminate matters at the heart of contemporary philosophy
In the fifteenth century, the princess Chokyi Dronma was told she was the embodiment of the ancient Indian tantric deity Vajravarahi. Today, the twelfth Samding Dorje Phagmo leads the Samding monastery and is a high government cadre in Tibet. This book discusses the importance of reincarnation in Tibetan society and religion, the role of biographies in establishing a lineage, the cultural and social innovation linked to the revival of ancient Buddhist civilizations, and women in Buddhism. “A significant contribution to Tibetan cultural history and gender studies.”
philologically, with Arnold’s characteristic erudition, analytic rigor, interpretive sensitivity, and enthusiasm evident throughout.” —H–Buddhism
“Graduate students and scholars of Buddhist scholastic thought—particularly those engaged by the philosophical dimensions of Buddhism and science discourse—are in for a treat.” —Choice Dan Arnold
—Journal of the American Academy of Religion Hildegard Diemberger
“The book is strong both philosophically and
is associate professor of the philosophy of
religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
is director of the Tibetan Stud-
ies Programme at the Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit, Cambridge University.
$30.00 / £20.50 paper 978-0-231-14321-9
$28.00 / £19.50 paper 978-0-231-14547-3
M a r c h 416 pages / 64 illustrations
A p r i l 328 pages
Religion / Buddhism
Religion / Buddhism
c l o t h e d i t i o n 2007 978-0-231-14320-2
c l o t h e d i t i o n 2012 978-0-231-14546-6
All Rights: Columbia University Press
All Rights: Columbia University Press
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