Publisher's Synopsis
Initiations and Initiates in Tibet is a book written by Alexandra David-Neel, a French explorer and spiritualist who spent many years in Tibet. This large print edition of the book delves into the mystical and spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, focusing on the initiation rituals that are central to the religion.David-Neel provides a detailed account of her experiences witnessing these initiations, which involve a series of complex rituals and teachings that are meant to awaken spiritual awareness in the initiate. She also explores the role of the lama, or spiritual teacher, in guiding the initiate through this process.In addition to her descriptions of the initiation rituals, David-Neel also provides insights into the broader spiritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism, including meditation, visualization, and the use of mantras. She also discusses the importance of the guru-disciple relationship in Tibetan Buddhism, and the challenges that can arise from this type of close spiritual connection.Overall, Initiations and Initiates in Tibet is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, written by a renowned explorer and spiritualist who had a deep understanding and appreciation of this ancient religion. This large print edition makes the book accessible to a wider audience, including those with visual impairments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
