Buddhist symbolism in Tibetan thangkas : the story of Siddhartha and other Buddhas interpreted in modern Nepalese painting
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TextHavelte, Holland York Beach, Me. Binkey Kok Publications c2001Description: x, 101 p.; col. ill.; bibliog.; indexContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9074597440
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Distributed in the U.S.A. by Samuel Weiser Inc.. Translated by Wanda Boeke.. Editing: Valerie Cooper.. Photography: Eelco Boeijinga, Ben Meulenbeld.. Layout and cover design: Jaap Koning.. Printed and bound in the Netherlands.
Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Purpose and creation of the thangka. 2 Religious background. 3 Theravada Buddhism. 4 Mahayana Buddhism. 5 Vajrayana Buddhism. 6 Paubhas. Glossary
'The thangka, literally "something that can be rolled up," originated as a way for Tibetan Buddhist monks to bring the life and teachings of teh Buddha to the people through the visual medium of paint. These paintings were rolled up and taken on journeys, they were used as travelling altars, or hung for special occasions when certain deities were honored or called upon. Because old thangkas are collector's items, modern versions are now being created to meet the demand for this inspirational art, bringing these spiritual paintings to a new generation of people.'
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