Ritual Objects and Deities (An Iconography on Buddhism and Hinduism)
Book Specification
| Item Code: | NAN828 |
| Author: | Mukhiya N. Lama and Mingyur T. Lama |
| Publisher: | Vajra Books, Nepal |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2014 |
| ISBN: | 9789937623223 |
| Pages: | 120 (Throughout B/W Illustrations) |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 8.5 inch X 6.0 inch |
| Weight | 140 gm |
Book Description
The Yogi Artist is pleased to introduce the significant and comprehensive collection of different types of Hindu and Buddhist ideologies and each of them reflects unique meaning.
The illustration in this book are derived from an ancient art from called 'THANKA' which has been practiced in the Himalayan regions of Nepal.
We, Yogi Artist, have tried to present the symbolism in an integral part of spiritual meanings behind each art work and short description with it. We hope it will be great source in enlightening knowledge of objects.
We, Yogi Artist, are grateful to Venerable Khenpo Phuntsok Thupten Kalsang (Tika), Dinesh Kandel (Ravi), Bidur, Tashi W Ghale, & P.T. Lama for helping us in various aspects.
CONTENTS
| 1 | Ritual Objects | 1-26 |
| 2 | Symbolism and Pictures | 27-43 |
| 3 | Pictures of Deities and Tantric Gurus | 44-63 |
| 4 | Body Gestures and Symbols | 64-72 |
| 5 | Symbolism and Ritual Objects | 73-82 |
| 6 | Hindus and Buddhist Deities | 83-103 |
| 7 | Buddhist Ritual Objects and Gestures | 104-109 |
| 8 | Bibliography | 110 |
