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• catalog abstract "Buddhism has a history of over 2,500 years, and its arts have existed for almost as long, weaving their way with monks and pilgrims through broad areas of Asia and across seas, intermingling with the arts and styles of indigenous cultures. Not surprisingly, the teachings and imagery of this international religion are vast and complex, and the task of deciphering Buddhist symbolism can seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment itself. All the principal symbols, objects, and figures of Buddhist worship are gathered here in a rich, informative, and easy-to-use book that will serve equally well as an art-lover's reference tool and as an introduction to the principles of the religion. Photographs and two-color line drawings and maps accompany the explanatory texts. With a comprehensive glossary of key Buddhist terms and a well-researched bibliography, this book will prove indispensable to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and its arts. -- Publisher.".
• catalog contributor b12621263.
• catalog created "2002.".
• catalog date "2002".
• catalog date "2002.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "2002.".
• catalog description "Buddhism has a history of over 2,500 years, and its arts have existed for almost as long, weaving their way with monks and pilgrims through broad areas of Asia and across seas, intermingling with the arts and styles of indigenous cultures. Not surprisingly, the teachings and imagery of this international religion are vast and complex, and the task of deciphering Buddhist symbolism can seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment itself. All the principal symbols, objects, and figures of Buddhist worship are gathered here in a rich, informative, and easy-to-use book that will serve equally well as an art-lover's reference tool and as an introduction to the principles of the religion. Photographs and two-color line drawings and maps accompany the explanatory texts. With a comprehensive glossary of key Buddhist terms and a well-researched bibliography, this book will prove indispensable to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and its arts. -- Publisher.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
• catalog description "The Buddhist Pantheon -- Shakyamuni -- Bhaishajyaguru -- Maitreya -- Vairochana -- Akshobhya -- Amitabha, Amitayus -- Ratnasambhava, Amoghasiddhi -- Avalokiteshvara -- Tara -- Akashagarbha -- Kshitigarbha -- Manjushri -- Samantabhadra -- Vajrapani -- Yama -- Yamantaka -- Mahakala -- Lokapala (Guardian Kings) -- Vaishravana, Kubera -- Gate Guardians -- The Five Kings of Mystical Knowledge -- Yidams -- Devas -- Prajnaparamita, Sarasvati, Marici -- Dakinis, Rakshas, Shaktis -- Ashuras, Yakshas, Apsaras -- Arhats -- Bodhidharma -- Padmasambhava -- Xuanzang, Atisha -- Kobo Daishi -- Facial Features -- The Thirty-Two Marks of a Great Man -- Hairstyles, Crowns and Headdresses -- Jewelry and Adornments -- Thrones and Aureoles -- Standing and Walking Postures -- Sitting Postures -- Lying Position -- Embracing Postures -- Gestures of Fearlessness, Gift Giving -- Gestures of Explanation, Turning of the Wheel of the Law -- Gestures of Earth-Touching, Meditation -- Fist of Wisdom, Gesture of Prayer -- Signs, Symbols and Ritual Objects -- The Eight Auspicious Symbols -- Footprints -- The Wheel of the Law -- Lotus -- Precious Jewel -- Swastika -- Trees -- Mountains -- Real Animals -- Mythical Animals -- Diamond Thunderbolt -- Weapons and Instruments -- Daggers and Choppers -- Musical Instruments -- Water and Flower Containers -- Begging Bowls and Skull Cups -- Incense Burners -- Prayer Beads -- Robes and Hats -- Prayer Wheel -- Stupas and Pagodas -- Altars and Shrines -- Sanskrit Letters -- Sacred Texts.".
• catalog extent "216 p. :".
• catalog identifier "050051089X".
• catalog issued "2002".
• catalog issued "2002.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "New York, NY : Thames & Hudson,".
• catalog spatial "Asia.".
• catalog subject "704.9/48943 21".
• catalog subject "Art, Buddhist Asia.".
• catalog subject "Buddhist art and symbolism.".
• catalog subject "N8193 .M39 2002".
• catalog tableOfContents "The Buddhist Pantheon -- Shakyamuni -- Bhaishajyaguru -- Maitreya -- Vairochana -- Akshobhya -- Amitabha, Amitayus -- Ratnasambhava, Amoghasiddhi -- Avalokiteshvara -- Tara -- Akashagarbha -- Kshitigarbha -- Manjushri -- Samantabhadra -- Vajrapani -- Yama -- Yamantaka -- Mahakala -- Lokapala (Guardian Kings) -- Vaishravana, Kubera -- Gate Guardians -- The Five Kings of Mystical Knowledge -- Yidams -- Devas -- Prajnaparamita, Sarasvati, Marici -- Dakinis, Rakshas, Shaktis -- Ashuras, Yakshas, Apsaras -- Arhats -- Bodhidharma -- Padmasambhava -- Xuanzang, Atisha -- Kobo Daishi -- Facial Features -- The Thirty-Two Marks of a Great Man -- Hairstyles, Crowns and Headdresses -- Jewelry and Adornments -- Thrones and Aureoles -- Standing and Walking Postures -- Sitting Postures -- Lying Position -- Embracing Postures -- Gestures of Fearlessness, Gift Giving -- Gestures of Explanation, Turning of the Wheel of the Law -- Gestures of Earth-Touching, Meditation -- Fist of Wisdom, Gesture of Prayer -- Signs, Symbols and Ritual Objects -- The Eight Auspicious Symbols -- Footprints -- The Wheel of the Law -- Lotus -- Precious Jewel -- Swastika -- Trees -- Mountains -- Real Animals -- Mythical Animals -- Diamond Thunderbolt -- Weapons and Instruments -- Daggers and Choppers -- Musical Instruments -- Water and Flower Containers -- Begging Bowls and Skull Cups -- Incense Burners -- Prayer Beads -- Robes and Hats -- Prayer Wheel -- Stupas and Pagodas -- Altars and Shrines -- Sanskrit Letters -- Sacred Texts.".
• catalog title "Reading Buddhist art : an illustrated guide to Buddhist signs and symbols / Meher McArthur.".
• catalog type "text".