Tibetan tantric charms and amulets
Douglas, Nik
Tibetan tantric charms and amulets : 230 examples reproduced from original woodblocks - Mineola, NY Dover c1978 - xxxiii, 232p.; ill.; bibliog. notes
Selection and text by Nik Douglas.. 'This Dover ed., 1st publ. 2002, is an unabridged reprint of the original work publ. by Dover, 1978.'
'The vast pantheon of gods, saints, demons, and protectors associated with Tibetan tantric Buddhism fostered the development of a rich tradition of spells, charms, amulets, and talismans, yielding a form of artistic expression of the highest order. This visually exciting and philosophically stimulating study features over 230 examples of the vibrant and expressive art of tantric charms and amulets.'
Paperback
0-486-42210-0
2001053803
Charms (Buddhism)
Amulets (Buddhism)
China
Tibet
Buddhist incantations.
Buddhist art and symbolism
Tantric Buddhism--China--Tibet--Customs and practices
BQ4570.A4 D68 2002
Tibetan tantric charms and amulets : 230 examples reproduced from original woodblocks - Mineola, NY Dover c1978 - xxxiii, 232p.; ill.; bibliog. notes
Selection and text by Nik Douglas.. 'This Dover ed., 1st publ. 2002, is an unabridged reprint of the original work publ. by Dover, 1978.'
'The vast pantheon of gods, saints, demons, and protectors associated with Tibetan tantric Buddhism fostered the development of a rich tradition of spells, charms, amulets, and talismans, yielding a form of artistic expression of the highest order. This visually exciting and philosophically stimulating study features over 230 examples of the vibrant and expressive art of tantric charms and amulets.'
Paperback
0-486-42210-0
2001053803
Charms (Buddhism)
Amulets (Buddhism)
China
Tibet
Buddhist incantations.
Buddhist art and symbolism
Tantric Buddhism--China--Tibet--Customs and practices
BQ4570.A4 D68 2002