Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography
Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography

Author: Lokesh Chandra

Publisher: International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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The Dictionary details the characteristic attributes,chronology and symbolism of over twelve thousand main and minor deities.It reflects the extraordinary cultural, literary,aesthetic and spiritual achievements of several nations of Asia over two millennia.It will help to identify the masterpieces along with the profusion of masters and divine beings around them.The last few decades have seen an exuberant flourishing of the study and popularisation of the patrimony of Buddhist art for its aesthetic magnificence.This Dictionary will add a dimension of precision and depth of perception to the visual tradition of paintings and sculptures.

Elements of Buddhist Iconography
Elements of Buddhist Iconography

Author: Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy

Publisher: Coronet Books Incorporated

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 9788121502467

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Illustrations: 50 B/w Illustrations Description: The present work is an analysis of Buddhist symbolism in historical perspective. In author's view Buddhist symbolism, in art or religion, is but a part of the main current of Indian religion and art and has to be studied in that context. Early Indian art is, thus, essentially the continuation of a mainly aniconic Vedic style and the compositions are comprehensible only with reference to Vedic notions. The present work studies the fundamental elements of Buddhist symbolism which predominate in the early aniconic art and are never dispensed with in the later imagery, though they are subordinated to the human icon. The present study is divided into two parts: in Part 1, the Tree of Life, Earth-Lotus and World-Wheel (and other cognate symbols) have been analyzed; Part II deals with the place of the lotus-throne. A study of these reveals that they represent a universal Indian symbolism and set of theological concepts.

Puja and Piety
Puja and Piety

Author: Pratapaditya Pal

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2016-04-16

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0520288475

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Accompanies the exhibition presented at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California, April 17-July 31, 2016.

An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism
An Introduction to Buddhist Esoterism

Author: Benoytosh Bhattacharyya

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9788120806252

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In spite of the prevalent view against Tantricism and Tantric literature, Hindus in general are in the grip of this very Tantra in their daily life, customs and usages with all the attendant good and evil. The present work investigates and places before the scholars a dispassionate account of the Tantras in general and Buddhist Tantras in particular. The author traces its origin to primitive magic and its development. Narrating the rise of Vajrayana and its place of origin, along with the Tantras and Mantras Buddhism has given to the world, he records the accounts of prominent authors. Aims and objects, the leading tenets, the procedure for worship are elaborated together with a description of the Buddhist deities and its Pantheon. The influence of Buddhist Tantraicism on Hinduism is logically evaluated. Contains Index and illustrations.

Elements of Buddhist Iconography
Elements of Buddhist Iconography

Author: Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy

Publisher: Manohar Publishers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9788173044328

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Introduction, Part 1. Tree of Life, Earth Lotus and Word Wheel; Part II: The Place of the Lotus-Throne; Notes, Plates

Tantric Buddhism
Tantric Buddhism

Author: Benoytosh Bhattacharyya

Publisher: Manohar Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9788173046490

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This Volume Contains Informative And Analytical Papers By Eminent Scholars On Different Aspects Of Tantric Buddhism And Tantras In General. The Essays Throw Significant Light On The So-Called Puzzling Obscurity Of Tantric Ideas And Practices Especially Pertaining To The Buddhist Tantras.