A Bull of a Man : Images of Masculinity, Sex, and the Body in Indian Buddhism /

"The androgynous, asexual Buddha of contemporary popular imagination stands in stark contrast to the muscular, virile, and sensual figure presented in Indian Buddhist texts. In early Buddhist literature and art, the Buddha's perfect physique and sexual prowess are important components of h...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Powers, John, 1957-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, ©2009.
Subjects:
Masculinity > Religious aspects > Buddhism.
Sex role > Religious aspects > Buddhism.
Buddhist literature > India > History and criticism.
Buddhism > Social aspects > India > History.
Masculinité > Aspect religieux > Bouddhisme.
Rôle selon le sexe > Aspect religieux > Bouddhisme.
Littérature bouddhique > Inde > Histoire et critique.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Men's Studies.
Sex role > Religious aspects > Buddhism
Masculinity > Religious aspects > Buddhism
Buddhism > Social aspects
Buddhist literature
Männlichkeit
Männerbild
Körper
Buddhismus
Geschlechterrolle
India
Indien
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The ultimate man
  • A manly monk
  • Sex and the single monk
  • The problem with bodies
  • The company of men
  • The greater men of the greater vehicle
  • Adepts and sorcerers.

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