Buddhism in Nepal/Sushil K. Naidu. Delhi, Kalinga, 2008, viii, 184 p., ISBN 81-87644-79-8.

    Contents: Preface. 1. Nepal - ancient Buddhist land. 2. Nepal : Society and culture. 3. Festivals of Nepal. 4. Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. 5. The Nepal Mandala. 6. Nepal's Buddhist traditions. 7. Different characteristics of Buddha in Nepal. 8. Nirmanakaya representation in Buddhist tradition. 9. Buddhist Gurus in Nepal. 10. Great Eight Bodhisattvas of Nepal. 11. Forms of Avalokitesvara in Nepal. 12. Manjushree and his forms and deities in Nepal. Bibliography. Index.

    "Buddhist influences are evident in the culture of Nepal, Tibetan, Buddhism, is the most widely practiced form. Many Buddhist groups are influenced by Hinduism in Nepal. Some ethnic groups in central Nepal are also followers of Buddhism.

    This book aims at tracing the influences of Buddhism on this otherwise predominantly Hindu Kingdom. Fact remains that the founder of Buddhism was born in Nepal. How in such a country only 11% of Nepal's population practice Buddhism?" (jacket)

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