On the Hevajratantra
Author: Li NanSilver Editor Source: South Asian StudiesTime :2014-04-24 11:03:00
ABSTRACT: The Hevjratantra is one of the most important scriptures in the mothe-tantra of the Anuttarayoga of Vajrayana of Tantric Buddhism. It has also exerted far-reaching influence upon Tibetan Buddhism. This paper has made comments on the important content of the scripture, including the unique Hevajra meditation practices and the philosophical thoughts embodied in it. Besides, it has also made a collation of some verses in the fifth chapter between the original Sanskrit Text and the Chinese and Tibetan versions, and put forth some preliminary views.
