The Alchemical Body – Siddha Traditions in Medieval India
siddha traditions in medieval india
$128.90
- Paperback
614 pages
- Release Date
30 November 1998
Summary
The Alchemical Body: Unveiling Siddha Traditions in Medieval India
The Alchemical Body delves into the rich and previously overlooked tradition of the medieval Siddhas, placing it firmly within its Indian context. By examining previously unexplored alchemical sources, David Gordon White reveals the interconnectedness of Hindu alchemy and hatha yoga during the medieval period.
White demonstrates that these disciplines were practiced by the same individuals a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780226894997 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0226894991 |
| Author: | David Gordon White |
| Publisher: | The University of Chicago Press |
| Imprint: | University of Chicago Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 614 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 1998 |
| Weight: | 898g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 160mm x 37mm |
About The Author
David Gordon White
David Gordon White is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Religion at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books, including The Alchemical Body, Kiss of the Yogini, and Sinister Yogis, all published by the University of Chicago Press.
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