TY  - BOOK
AU  - Douglas, Nik
TI  - Tibetan tantric charms and amulets: : 230 examples reproduced from original woodblocks
SN  - 0-486-42210-0
AV  - BQ4570.A4 D68 2002 
PY  - 1978///
CY  - Mineola, NY
PB  - Dover
KW  - Charms (Buddhism)
KW  - FAST
KW  - Amulets (Buddhism)
KW  - China
KW  - Tibet
KW  - Buddhist incantations
KW  - Buddhist art and symbolism
KW  - Tantric Buddhism--China--Tibet--Customs and practices
N1  - Selection and text by Nik Douglas.. 'This Dover ed., 1st publ. 2002, is an unabridged reprint of the original work publ. by Dover, 1978.'
N2  - '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.'
ER  -