FW: Deepa Mehta's _Fire_

[Paul Kekai Manansala]

N. Ganesan wrote:
>
> P. K. Manansala writes:
> <<<
> The idea of Tantrism having at least some roots in Mahacina (Tibet,
> Assam, Burma, China?) has also been explored. There are quite a bit of
> Sanskrit references to the importance of Mahacina in the development
>  of Tantrism although I don't have any references handy at the moment.
> >>>
>
>   Have not seen Hubey's writing on African "Siva yet.
>   Where is it done?

No, but Hubey has wrote here on possible relationships between
Dravidians and Africans.

>
>   During what centuries, do we have "Siva from Tibet?
>   Want to read on Tibetan "Siva as well. References please.
>
>   Tirumantiram is one of the earliest Tantras from India.
>   Dated to 5th century AD. Tantrayana is often called
>   Mantrayana.
>
>   Vajrabodhi in Seventh century AD set sail from Kanchi
>   to Java and China to teach Tantrayana. He was
>   from Malaya/Potalaka parvata.
>

Information flowed in more than one direction. There are also numerous
other traditions that must be taken into account. For example, the
sources regarding Mahacina and other regions.

Regards,
Paul Kekai Manansala