The Tantrik traditional lore in Tibet incorporates the most essential details of Indian Tantra and the flowerings of the Tibetan genius. It consists of diverse strands, neatly synthesized in doctrine as well as practice. The present book seeks to trace the story of this synthesis.
The book contains two parts. Part One is on Tantrik Foundations and includes chapters on Bon and Buddhism, The Indian Background, The Tibetan Genius, Definitive Tantrik Texts, and Path of Enlightenment. Part Two deals with Tantra in Practice. The chapters in this part are The Tibetan Outlook, Guru-Yoga, Tantra-Yoga, Dhyana, Darsana, and Torch Bearers of Tradition.
A glossary and two appendices have been included in the book.


Tantrik Traditions in Tibet, S. K. Ramchandra Rao, Sri Satguru Publications, 363 pages, $19.50