This book is an exhaustive study on Tantric Buddhism touching upon all aspects of the religion as it evolved through centuries. The introductory chapter describes the meaning of the Tantras, their antiquity and the emergence and growth of Tantric Buddhism. The difference between the Hindu Tantras and the Buddhist Tantras have also been outlined. The subsequent chapters study the Tantric trend in Buddhism, different aspects of Tantric Buddhism, some prominent siddhacaryas, Tantric literature, gods and goddesses and the impact of Tantric Buddhism on the literature and social life of the people of this soil. This book is particularly valuable for its scholarly exposition of the origin and development of Tantric Buddhism. It is a well-researched and documented wok supplemented with carefully chosen photographs. Written in lucid, dignified and absorbing style, this book will prove both stimulating and informative to the scholars and even to the general readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.K. Moharana
Dr. Surendra Kumar Moharana (b. 1947) is one of the promising scholars of Orissa and his field of research is the ancient Indian history and culture. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History by the Utkal University in 1987. His research papers have been published in some leading national and international journals. The speciality of his papers is the methodology of historical research and handling of historical and archaeological materials. He has the privilege of coming in contact with eminent historians like Dr. N.K. Sahu, Prof. Prabhat Mukherjee, Dr. J.K. Sahu and their advice and guidance have stood him in good stead in shaping his career as a research scholar. Dr. Moharana is also a well-known name in Oriya literature. He is the author of more than twenty books on Orissan culture and literature mostly meant for scholars and students at graduate and post-graduate levels. Odia Sahityara Itihasa (History of Oriya Literature), one of his masterpieces, is a monumental work on Oriya literature.
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