Tibetan Buddhist Altars : A Pop-up Gallery of Traditional Art and Wisdom
Wise, Tad; Beers, Robert; Carter, David A.
9781577314677
ISBN 13: 9781577314677
Publication Date: 2004
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This gallery of art and wisdom offers unique, multidimensional meditation. Traditionally, meditation on Tibetan Buddhist deities allows the practitioner to assimilate their divine qualities.Tibetan Buddhist Altars: A Pop-Up Gallery of Traditional Art and Wisdomoffers a novel approach to inspire meditation: the pop-up altar. This colorful collection of three-dimensional renderings of traditional thangka paintings features five important deities presented in stunning pop-up scenes, paired with appropriate mantras and brief histories. This portable shrine contains altars that venerate five distinct key figures: Shakyamuni Buddha inspires morality and reflection, Padmapani Avalokiteshvara teaches compassion, Green Tara protects from fear and brings longevity, Manjushri inspires knowledge and wisdom, and the Medicine Buddha alleviates affliction and suffering. Both practical and whimsical, this one-of-a-kind gift book is sure to be a hit with both followers of Buddhism and lovers of art alike.
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Tibetan Buddhist Altars: A Pop-up Gallery Of Traditional Art & Wisdom (ISBN: 1577314670 / 1-57731-467-0) Wise, Tad; Beers, Robert; Carter, David A. Quantity Available: 1
Book Description: New World Library, Novata, California, U.S.A., 2004. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Illustrations By Robert Beer, Paper Engineering By David A. Carter (illustrator). First Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. This book is in very good condition. There is one small tear at the back hinge on the left bottom corner. All the Altars unfold nicely. Beautiful. Pop-Up Books. Bookseller Inventory # 022849 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
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