The Mahayana Vajrayana Tradition of the Newars of Nepal
The Mahayana Vajrayana Tradition of the Newars of Nepal

The Mahayana Vajrayana Tradition of the Newars of Nepal

Practices, Concepts and COnflicts
Product Details
  • ISBN 13:9789937624633
  • Author:Juhee (Vajracharya) Gubhani
  • Publisher:Vajra Publications
  • Genre:Buddhism, Nepal
  • Language: English
  • Publish Year:2025
  • Edition:First Edition
  • Cover:Paperback
  • Pages:638
  • Size:150 x 38 x 230 mm
  • Weight:1005 grams
  • Remarks:Colour Photographs, Appendices, References, Acknowledgement and Index.

The Mahayana Vajrayana Tradition of the Newars of Nepal: Practices, Concepts, and Conflicts offers an in-depth exploration of how Buddhist philosophy, rituals, and community identity intertwine within Newar society. This scholarly work investigates the coexistence of Mahayana and Vajrayana practices, uncovering the dynamic cultural and spiritual life of the Kathmandu Valley.

Ideal for readers interested in Buddhist studies, cultural anthropology, or Nepalese heritage, this book sheds light on the evolving concepts and local expressions of Vajrayana Buddhism. By emphasizing both continuity and conflict, it provides a rare lens into how ancient traditions adapt within a modern South Asian context.