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In Praise of Tara: Songs to the Saviouress (Wisdom Intermediate Book) Paperback – Jun 1986

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Product details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S. (Jun. 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0861710339
  • ISBN-13: 978-0861710331
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,008,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Much of the material here is translated and published in English for the first time. It is thorough and scholarly, at at the same time inspirational and an expression of devotion to Tara, one of the most popular of Buddhist deities.

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5.0 out of 5 starsA compendium of information on Tara...
By Peter G on 13 July 2015
Format: Paperback
Agree with other reviewers about this book. The exposition of the 21 praises is particularly useful and so well researched. It is very helpful in unpicking a problematic and terse text. The book was published 20 years ago. If it was published today much more of the original Tibetan script could have be included. Maybe publishers contemplating a new edition could consider this.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Best Book on Tara
By Mrs. E. Domleo on 12 Jan. 2013
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Simply the best, the most informative, the most thorough and detailed study of Tara. I treasure this book so much.
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By Tara-Lea Thompson on 4 July 2015
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Brilliant book & great service
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Amazon.com: HASH(0x9514fa2c) out of 5 stars 6 reviews
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HASH(0x9510abf4) out of 5 stars Review of book on Mother Tara Saviouress 22 Jan. 2000
By Kunga - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
After having read the book from cover to cover at least 3 times - I must say without doubt that it is indeed one of the best books available - not just on Tara, the great Mother Goddess / Bodhisattva embodying Lord Buddha's great skilful and active compassion - but also on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhism in general - it provides accurate sadhana / practice texts on Tara at the end; provides accurate translation of Tara's popular Buddhist tantra in the content part of the book; especially, a wonderful translation of Tara's 21 Praises - one of the most popular ever - all my recommendation and congratulations to anyone who bought and read the book !
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x9510aa2c) out of 5 stars Martin Willson performs the work of a Buddha by creating this book 19 Nov. 2008
By Fortunate Yogin - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
The most important text in the book is the translation of the Tara Tantra, a dharma-door text into the Vajrayana or esoteric Tantra-vehicle of Mahayana Buddhism leading to enlightenment. The Tara Tantra is a foundation Kriya Tantra, the entry level tantra. It glorifies Tara the Mother of all Tathagatas and the Buddha teaches his foremoest spiritual progeny, Prince Manjushri, profound mantras for attaining siddhi (occult powers) and bliss. Also included are important Mahayana sutras concerning Tara told by Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and the important sadhanas or invokations of the deity Tara by the Indian and Tibetan bodhisattvas of antiquity. A book of infinite power.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x9519769c) out of 5 stars Informative 22 July 2005
By Barbara K. Burn - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
This book is very thorough. At first I thought it was just too much information, however, after extracting the material I really wanted, I now find myself going back to get more into the details. It is a great book!
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HASH(0x9512eaf8) out of 5 stars Clearly the best book In Praise of Tara and Buddhism 30 Nov. 2008
By Derek Armstrong - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Paperback
Of all of my books on Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and especially Tara, this is by far and away the best book for everyone from the casually curious to the serious practitioner. If I could keep only one book in my library, this would be the book I would chose to keep (thank goodness I don't have to!). It is accurate to tantras, very wonderfully presents the 21 praises (in Sanskrit, Tibetan AND English), and contains all my favorite tantras, mantras and images. This book is inspired and definitely should be treated with the full respect due a praise of Tara. Martin Wilson's book is also vastly referenced and footnoted, beautifully organized, and easily read (and beautifully written). My only regret is that it is a sturdy paperback rather than a hardcover or cloth edition, because it gets so much use. I've added a non-animal skin cover to protect the book, which helps.
HASH(0x95380ca8) out of 5 stars Five Stars 14 Mar. 2015
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great!
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