The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist SymbolsShambhala Publications, 14 okt 2003 - 256 pagina's A deep and encompassing dive into the vast array of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols is a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. The succinct descriptions that accompany Robert Beer’s detailed line drawings reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols. Beer unravels the multiple layers of symbolism and meaning contained within the iconography, affording the reader a panoramic vision into the deeper dimensions of this sacred art. Drawn largely from Beer’s monumental work The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, the meticulous brush drawings in this book depict all of the major Buddhist symbols and motifs, including the various groups of auspicious symbols; cosmological symbols; natural and mythical animals, such as the dragon, garuda, and makara; the entire assembly of ritual tantric implements and weapons; magical and wrathful symbols; handheld emblems, attributes, and plants; esoteric Vajrayana offerings; and mudras, or ritual hand gestures. |
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adorned almsbowl Amitabha amrita ancient arrow asuras auspicious symbols Avalokiteshvara banner blue bodhichitta Bodhisattva body bowl Buddhist central channel chakra chakravartin Chinese colored commonly conch shell crown damaru deer deity’s demon depicted dharma dharmakaya divine dragon elephant emblem emptiness enlightenment fashioned Five Buddhas flywhisk four Garuda gesture goddess gods golden halfvajra handheld attribute head heart Hindu Indian insignia iron jewel Kalachakra Kamadeva khatvanga knot known left hand longevity lotus makara male mandala Mara meditation mind moon Mt Meru mudra naga nectar nirmanakaya Nyingma offering parasol perfect phurba poisons precious prongs realms represents right hand ritual sacred sambhogakaya sandalwood Sanskrit serpents shaft Shakyamuni Shiva silk ribbon skull skullcup stupa sword syllable tantra tantric thirtytwo Tibet Tibetan art tigerskin torma tradition traditionally treasure vase tree trident upper usually Vairocana vajra Vajrayana victory Vishnu weapon wheel wisdom wooden wrathful deities yellow yidam yidam deities Yoga