Tantric Ritual of Japan

DETAILS : 

• Author : Richard K. Payne
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aditya Prakashan 
  
• Publication date ; 1 January 2020
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 818517976X
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788185179766
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1500 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

"The Tantric Ritual of Japan: Feeding the Gods: The Shingon Fire Ritual" by Richard K. Payne explores the fire rites of Japanese Tantrism, known as goma, which originated from Sanskrit homa. This ritual is a living tradition in Shingon Buddhism, tracing its roots back to Vedic India and Indo-European antiquity. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Shingon fire ritual, its history, and significance in Japanese culture. It's a valuable resource for understanding Tantric Buddhism and its practices. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Richard K. Payne is a renowned scholar with expertise in Buddhist studies, particularly in tantric ritual and Japanese Buddhism. He's a Professor Emeritus and has written extensively on the subject, with notable publications including "Pure Lands in Asian Texts and Contexts: An Anthology" and "Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan: Indic Roots of Mantra". Payne's research focuses on tantric Buddhist ritual, Buddhist psychological traditions, and methodology in Buddhist studies.