Transcendence of the Body in Kukai’s Shingon Buddhism

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Transcendence of the Body in Kukai’s Shingon Buddhism

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Lecture by David Gardiner

Dr. Gardiner, of Colorado College, discusses Kukai's Shingon philosophy.

Originally recorded May 8, 2007

© 2007, David Gardiner

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Mar 3, 2009

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Transcendence of the Body in Kukai’s Shingon Buddhism

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