The Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism
by Martin Brauen, Karl Debreczeny (Contributor), Amy Heller (Contributor), Edward Henning (Contributor), Christian Luczanits (Contributor), Ariana Maki (Contributor), Peter Nebel (Photographer), Doro Röthlisberger (Photographer), Marylin Rhie (Contributor), Michael R. Sheehy (Contributor), Jeff Watt (Contributor)
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"After introducing the basic theory and practice of mandalas, Martin Brauen describes the main Tantric Buddhist worldview with the aid of computer-generated models. To provide a deeper understanding of the mandala's function, the rich and sacred symbolism of the famous Kalachakra mandala, in its various stages, is then explained in great detail. Western interest in the philosophic, religious, and psychological aspects of the mandala is discussed in the final chapter." "Several different show more approaches to the mystery of mandalas are presented, not with the intention of transmitting incontrovertible truths, but as a means for readers to develop their own understanding of the Tantric worldview."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved show lessTags
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