The Secret of the Three Cities: An Introduction to Hindu Sakta Tantrism

The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.

Author: Douglas Renfrew Brooks
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 06/15/1998
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.88w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9780226075709
ISBN10: 0226075702
BISAC Categories:
– Religion | Hinduism | General