{"product_id":"the-gathering-of-intentions-9780231176002","title":"The Gathering of Intentions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gathering of Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e reads a single Tibetan Buddhist ritual system through the movements of Tibetan history, revealing the social and material dimensions of an ostensibly timeless tradition. By subjecting tantric practice to historical analysis, the book offers new insight into the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, the formation of its canons, the emergence of new lineages and ceremonies, and modern efforts to revitalize the religion by returning to its mythic origins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ritual system explored in this volume is based on the \u003ci\u003eGathering of Intentions Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e, the fundamental \"root tantra\" of the Anuyoga class of teachings belonging to the Nyingma (\"Ancient\") school of Tibetan Buddhism. Proceeding chronologically from the ninth century to the present, each chapter features a Tibetan author negotiating a perceived gap between the original root text—the \u003ci\u003eGathering of Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e—and the lived religious or political concerns of his day. These ongoing tensions underscore the significance of Tibet's elaborate esoteric ritual systems, which have persisted for centuries, evolving in response to historical conditions. Rather than overlook practice in favor of philosophical concerns, this volume prioritizes Tibetan Buddhism's ritual systems for a richer portrait of the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacob P. Dalton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42980610048118,"sku":"9780231176002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_c60d971c-b44c-4343-9e84-d3421e03eb05.jpg?v=1768554191","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/the-gathering-of-intentions-9780231176002","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}