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Tibetan tantric charms and amulets : 230 examples reproduced from original woodblocks

By: Material type: TextTextMineola, NY Dover c1978Description: xxxiii, 232p.; ill.; bibliog. notesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0-486-42210-0
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BQ4570.A4 D68 2002
Abstract: '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.'
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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.'

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