Chapter Two. Tantric Buddhism in India: Religious and Historical Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Guide to Transliteration xv
6. PASSIONATE ENLIGHTENMENT
7. Chapter One. Seeking the Traces of Sky-Dancers 1
8. Chapter Two. Tantric Buddhism in India: Religious and Historical Introduction 20
9. Chapter Three. Women in Tantric Theory: Powerful and Auspicious 35
10. Chapter Four. Women in Tantric Circles: Adepts and Experts 74
11. Chapter Five. Women in Tantric History: Founders and Pioneers 101
12. Chapter Six. Women in Tantric Relationships: Intimacy as a Path to Enlightenment 140
13. Chapter Seven. Spontaneous Jewellike Yogini on Passion and Enlightenment 179
14. Chapter Eight. Conclusions 195
15. Notes 207
16. Bibliography 265
17. Index 283