Tibetan Renaissance: Tantric Buddhism in the Rebirth of Tibetan Culture by Ronald M. Davidson; reviewed by Chris Haskett By Chris Haskett

https://www.academia.edu/65477094/Tibetan_Renaissance_Tantric_Buddhism_in_the_Rebirth_of_Tibetan_Culture_by_Ronald_M_Davidson_reviewed_by_Chris_Haskett?nav_from=ea188153-656b-4de2-a3d5-c8c3d7340f5c Ronald M. Davidson's Tibetan Renaissance: Tantric Buddhism in the Rebirth of Tibetan Culture explores the intersection of tantric Buddhism and the evolution of Tibetan culture between 950-1200 CE. The book presents a rich narrative of religious transmission, political organization, and intellectual exchange among Tibetan elites, yet questions remain regarding how tantra concretely contributed to social order and cohesion beyond the elite sphere. While Davidson's work is a substantial contribution to Tibetan studies, it leaves some gaps in the practical implications of tantra's role in the broader societal structure.