This book explores the complex imagery and teachings of Buddhism, whose iconography and symbolism can often seem as challenging as the search for enlightenment itself.
All the principal symbols, objects and figures of worship are illuminated here in a rich, informative and easy-to-use book that will serve equally as an art-lover's reference and as an introduction to the principles of the religion itself.
After introducing the early history of Buddhism and its subsequent spread, the book presents the main figures of worship - the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, deities, protectors of the faith and historical personages - and explains their origins, characters and identifying features. Every major sign, symbol and ritual object of Buddhist worship is clearly described and illustrated, and there is an overview of major Buddhist sites throughout the world.
Photographs and specially commissioned two-colour line drawings accompany and clarify the text, with subject names given in all relevant languages (Sanskrit, Tibetan, Thai, Japanese, etc.) in standard English transcriptions.
Including maps, a comprehensive glossary of key Buddhist terms and a well researched bibliography.
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