While the tantric Buddhism found in the Indian and Tibetan traditions is increasingly recognized; in East Asia tantric Buddhism remains largely unknown. This collection brings together twelve key essays on tantric Buddhism in East Asia; drawn from sources that are not commonly available. The collection is organized into four sections: China and Korea; Japan; Deities and Practices; and Influences on Japanese Religion. Payne's work; which brings together in one place a "critical mass" of scholarship; will create a sea change in the understanding of the history of East Asian Buddhism and Tantra.
#1536265 in Books 2015-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.88 x .63 x 8.38l; #File Name: 0857333895160 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Blows Haynes' U-boat manual out of the waterBy Daryl CarpenterLast year's "workshop manual" for the Type VII U-boat was such an awful; poorly researched and edited mess that I felt compelled to compile a list of every mistake I could find in it. Thankfully; this "manual" on the A-class submarine HMS "Alliance;" recently restored and currently the centerpiece of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport; England; is superior; sometimes vastly so; in every way possible. Written by a former Royal Navy submariner and genuine naval historian; this book feels like a genuine apology to this Haynes fan and submarine geek.Although it contains brief sections covering the development of Britain's submarine fleet; the history of the Alliance; and what it was like to live and work aboard; the bulk of this book is a straight-up technical reference. Along with descriptions of many of the boat's major and minor systems and how they work; are procedures for carrying out evolutions such as diving the boat and firing torpedoes; and a large number of detailed color technical diagrams from the original technical manuals used by the crew. The overall level of detail is quite impressive; and fitting for a faux "workshop manual." A sample of the material contained within includes procedures for starting and running the high-pressure air compressor; diagrams of the air conditioning plant and distilled water system; exploded views of the propeller shaft and stern glands; a 17-step procedure for cleaning the centrifugal oil separator; specifications for the boat's guns; advice on periscope maintenance; and a breakdown of the crew complement in 1956.Unlike the U-boat manual; this book is carefully put together and geared more towards people interested in the "hows and whys" of what makes a submarine work. The detailed procedures; diagrams; and descriptions elevate this title and make it a fascinating reference for serious submarine buffs. I'm glad that Haynes is finally getting away from the fluffy novelty books that has marred this series in the past; and producing works that stand up to actual scrutiny.There are; however a couple of minor hiccups. For a technical study of a submarine; there's precious little on the boat's radar; sonar; and radio systems - barely a page; in fact! I noticed two examples of illustrations being repeated in different parts of the book. On one page; all of the Fahrenheit-to-Centigrade conversions are completely off. Some of the photographs of Alliance's interior are somewhat soft or overexposed; although I sympathize with how difficult it is to photograph the interiors of museum ships. A couple of nagging flaws aside; THIS is the book I was hoping the U-boat manual was going to be. Although casual submarine buffs might be bored by the lengthy procedures and technical descriptions; I found it rather engaging. I also recommend the "Anatomy of the Ship" book on the Alliance; which contains dozens of detailed cross-section and exploded view diagrams of all of the boat's systems.Make more books like this; Haynes.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jessica L. BelnapAmazing if you are looking for referance images. Was hoping for some building plans; but no.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Peter CVery good
