The Yogasūtra of Patañjali: a new introduction to the Buddhist roots of the yoga system

"This book offeres a systematic and radical introduction to the Buddhist roots of Pātañjala-yoga, or the Yoga system of Patañjali. By examining each of the 195 aphorisms (sūtras) of the Yogasūtra and discussing the Yogabhāṣya, it shows that traditional and popular views on Pātañjala-yoga obscur...

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1. Verfasser: Gokhale, Pradeep P. 1953- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London ; New York Routledge 2020
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Zusammenfassung:"This book offeres a systematic and radical introduction to the Buddhist roots of Pātañjala-yoga, or the Yoga system of Patañjali. By examining each of the 195 aphorisms (sūtras) of the Yogasūtra and discussing the Yogabhāṣya, it shows that traditional and popular views on Pātañjala-yoga obscure its true nature. The book argues that Patañjali's Yoga contains elements rooted in both orthodox and heterodox philosophical traditions, including Sāṅkha, Jaina and Buddhist throught." -- inside front cover
Beschreibung:ix, 239 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9780367456702
9780367408985

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