Mkhas Grub Rje's Fundamentals of the Buddhist Tantras: Ryud sde spyihi rnam par gzag pa rgyas par brjod ( Indo-Iranian Monographs Vol.VIII ).
The Hague: Mouton, 1968. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Large octavo. 382pp. Red cloth gilt-lettered on spine. Index. Buddhist Tradition Series. INSCRIBED & SIGNED by Alex Wayman to a previous owner on the front pastedown. Transliterated Tibetan text with facing English translation. A serious scholarly translation of this survey of tantric Buddhism by Mkhas-grub Dge-legs-dpal-bzan-po (1385-1438), chief tantric disciple of Tson-kha-pa, founder of the dGel-lugs pa school of Buddhism. A challenging work suitable for serious scholars only - not an introductory text. Corners very lightly bruised, a hint of discoloration to boards, top and fore-edge a little darkened, still a tight, clean VG+ copy in VG+ dust jacket (dust jacket slightly rubbed & discolored, a couple of tiny edge tears, now protected by removable mylar sleeve). Item #69281
Sold