Art of Enlightenment: Perspective on the Sacred Art of Tibet - Softcover

Tulku, Tarthang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898001986 ISBN 13: 9780898001983

Publisher: Dharma Publishing,U.S., 1987

Synopsis

Art of Enlightenment Art of Enlightenment A concise introduction to the history, purpose, images, styles, materials, and methods of Tibetan Thanka painting. Includes a proportional diagram for drawing the Buddha and illustrations and description of the hand gestures known as mudras. Full description

About this title

About the Author:

Tarthang Tulku is originally from Eastern Tibet. He received traditional training from the great masters of his time in the Nyingma school the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism. He eventually completed the highest studies. Today he is recognized as one of the greatest living authorities on the Nyingma tradition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dharma Publishing,U.S.
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0898001986
• ISBN 13: 9780898001983
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 31
• Editor: Cook Elizabeth