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The Doctrine of Vibration

The Doctrine of Vibration An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated With Kashmir Shaivism

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Publisher's Synopsis

Cutting across distinctions of schools and types, the author explains the central feature of Kashmir Shaivism: the creative pulse of the all pervasive Consciousness called SAiva. This is also the central theme of the Hindu Tantras, and Dyczkowski provides new insight into the most literate and extensive interpretations of the Tantras.

This book is significant from four points of view. First, it breaks new ground in Indian philosophy. According to the Spanda Doctrine, the self is not simply witnessing consciousness as maintained by Sankya and Vedanta, but is an active force. Second, the ultimate reality is not simply a logical system of abstract categories, but is living, pulsating energy, the source of all manifestation. Third, the work elaborates the dynamic aspect of consciousness. It supplies an excellent introduction to the texts and scriptures of Kashmir Shaivism. Fourth, it suggests a Yoga for the realization of self.

Book information

ISBN: 9780887064326
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Imprint: SUNY Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 308
Weight: 476g
Height: 152mm
Width: 230mm
Spine width: 23mm