Douglas, Nik <br/><br/>
Tibetan tantric charms and amulets  : 230 examples reproduced from original woodblocks 

 - Mineola, NY  Dover  c1978 
 - xxxiii, 232p.; ill.; bibliog. notes 
<br/><br/> Selection and text by Nik Douglas.. 'This Dover ed., 1st publ. 2002, is an unabridged reprint of the original work publ. by Dover, 1978.' 
<br/><br/> '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.' 
<br/><br/> Paperback 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0-486-42210-0 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2001053803 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Charms (Buddhism)<br/>Amulets (Buddhism)<br/>China<br/>Tibet<br/>Buddhist incantations.<br/>Buddhist art and symbolism<br/>Tantric Buddhism--China--Tibet--Customs and practices
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BQ4570.A4 D68 2002