How Long to Read The Gathering of Intentions

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gathering of Intentions?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read The Gathering of Intentions by Jacob Paul Dalton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Gathering of Intentions reads a single Tibetan Buddhist ritual system through the movements of Tibetan history, revealing the social and material dimensions of an ostensibly timeless tradition. By subjecting tantric practice to historical analysis, the book offers new insight into the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, the formation of its canons, the emergence of new lineages and ceremonies, and modern efforts to revitalize the religion by returning to its mythic origins. The ritual system explored in this volume is based on the Gathering of Intentions Sutra, the fundamental "root tantra" of the Anuyoga class of teachings belonging to the Nyingma ("Ancient") school of Tibetan Buddhism. Proceeding chronologically from the ninth century to the present, each chapter features a Tibetan author negotiating a perceived gap between the original root text--the Gathering of Intentions--and the lived religious or political concerns of his day. These ongoing tensions underscore the significance of Tibet's elaborate esoteric ritual systems, which have persisted for centuries, evolving in response to historical conditions. Rather than overlook practice in favor of philosophical concerns, this volume prioritizes Tibetan Buddhism's ritual systems for a richer portrait of the tradition.

How long is The Gathering of Intentions?

The Gathering of Intentions by Jacob Paul Dalton is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gathering of Intentions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Gathering of Intentions aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gathering of Intentions?

The Gathering of Intentions is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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