A bull of a man : images of masculinity, sex, and the body in Indian Buddhism / John Powers.
"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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Other title: | Images of masculinity, sex, and the body in Indian Buddhism. |
Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge, Mass. :
Harvard University Press,
2009.
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Norlin Library - Stacks
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BQ4570.M365 P68 2009
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BQ4570.M365 P68 2009 | Available Place a Hold |