Amalia Pezzali

Amalia Pezzali

Amalia Pezzali (1919-2015) was an Italian author and Tibetologist known for her extensive work in Buddhist studies. She was a prolific scholar who contributed significantly to the field of Indian and Buddhist thought.

Pezzali authored several notable works, including Śantideva: Mystique bouddhiste des VIIe et VIIIe siècles, which is organized into three sections and focuses on the Buddhist mystic Śāntideva. Her other notable publications include Śamatha and Vipaśyanā in Buddhist Sanskrit literature and Śāntideva's Statement about Confession, which demonstrate her in-depth analysis of Buddhist concepts and literature.

She also participated in and reported on international seminars related to Indian thought and Buddhist studies, further highlighting her active engagement in the academic community.

Pezzali's work is recognized across various academic platforms, including the Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies and other scholarly publications, solidifying her reputation as a respected figure in the field of Tibetan and Buddhist studies.

Potter, Karl H. ed. "Śāntideva." In Bibliography: Part 1, Texts Whose Authors Can Be Dated; Authors Listed Chronologically, 5th through 9th Century. Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies. Online edition. Last updated Apr 15, 2020. https://faculty.washington.edu/kpotter/xtxt2.htm.

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Lele, Amod. "Śāntideva." In Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by James Fieser and Bradley Dowden. Accessed Feb. 11, 2021. https://iep.utm.edu/santideva/.

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Tsukamoto, Keisho, Yukei Matsunaga, and Hirofumi Isoda, eds. "Śāntideva." In A Descriptive Bibliography of the Sanskrit Buddhist Literature. Vol. 3, Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, Yogācāra, Buddhist Epistemology and Logic, 250–69. Kyoto: Heirakuji-Shoten, 1990.

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Lang, Karen. "Śāntideva." In Buddhist Philosophy from 600 to 750 A.D., edited by Karl H. Potter, 137–39. Vol. 21 of Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 2017.

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Goodman, Charles. "Śāntideva." In Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Accessed March 15, 2021. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/shantideva/

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Potter, Karl H., David J. Kalupahana, and Michael J. Sweet. "Śāntideva." In Buddhist Philosophy from 600 to 750 A.D., edited by Karl H. Potter, 516–25. Vol. 21 of Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 2017.

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