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Tibetan Thangka Painting - Methods & Materials

Jackson David P. ; Jackson Janice A

Publié en 1984

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Ce livre est jusqu'à présent le seul ouvrage traitant des techniques et des matériaux utilisés dans la peinture tibétaine. Les auteurs, au cours de dix années de recherches, comprenant cinq séjours en Inde et au Népal, ont recueilli une multitude de renseignements concernant les matériaux et techniques traditionnels, tant au près d'une vingtaine de peintres de premier ordre, qu'à partir de sources écrites par des érudits et des artistes.

Language: English.

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Insights Of A Himalayan Pilgrim

Anagarika Govinda

Publié en 1991

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By the great Lama Govinda, this book includes Meditation, Mudra, and Mandala, and The Meaning of Mantras in the Vajrayana. Lama Govinda became an eloquent spokesman for the concept of "inner pilgrimage," following the heart's intuition to open the mind to different forms of knowledge conveyed through art and symbols. This view shines through his essays on The Realm of Religion, Buddhist Art and Architecture, Meditation in the Vajrayana, the Mandala of the Dhyani Buddhas, Meaning of Mantras, and more.

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The Snow Leopard

Matthiessen Peter

Publié en 1979

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One September, the writer and explorer Peter Matthiessen set out with field biologist George Schaller to journey 250 miles through the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain on the Tibetan plateau. They wanted to study the wild blue sheep, the bharal, but also hoped to see the snow leopard, a creature so rarely spotted as to be nearly mythical. "The Snow Leopard" is not only an exquisite book of natural history but an extraordinary account of an inner journey; a 'true pilgrimage, a journey of the heart'.

Language: English.
Subsection: TIBET.

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Living In The Face Of Death

Mullin Glenn H

Publié en 1998

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Living in the Face of Death Whereas Western society views death as the last taboo, the Tibetan tradition incorporates meditation on death into everyday life. Tibetan Buddhists believe that a conscious awareness of one's own impermanence allows a person to live a happy, fulfilled life. Over the centuries, the Tibetans have developed a wide-ranging literature on death, including inspirational poetry and prose, prayers, and practical works on caring for the dying. This fascinating book presents nine short Tibetan texts. Important writings by the Second, Seventh, and Thirteenth Dalai Lamas and by Karma Lingpa, author of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, are included. It covers topics such as meditation techniques to prepare for death, inspirational accounts of the deaths of saints and yogis, and methods for training the mind in the transference of consciousness at the time of death.

Language: English.
Subsection: TIBET.

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Thangka, Buddhist Painting Of Tibet

Yang Shuwen ; Collective

Publié en 1987

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This book written in English mainly introduces the history and the characteristics of the Biographical Paintings of Phags-pa. The photos of Phags-pa in this book can show the beauty and merits of this splendid art. Contents: - Phags-pa's Historical Merits - The Artistic Characteristics of The Biographical Paintings of Phags-pa - A Preliminary Study of the Making of The Biographical Paintings of Phags-pa - A History Book in Pictures .1 The Eminent Monks of Tibetan Buddhism of China .2 The Eminent Monks of Tibetan Buddhism of China .3 Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism .4 Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism .5 The Birth of Phags-pa .6 Sa-pan and Phags-paGoing to Liangzhou .7 Phags-pa's First Interview with Kublai .8 Phags-pa Educating the People .9 Phags-pa Performing Magic Power .10 Phags-pa Holds a Consecration Ceremony for the Newly Completed Stupa of Sa-pan .11 The Controversy Between Phags-pa and Taoists .12 The Renovation of Sa-skya Monastery .13 Phags-pa's First Return to Sa-skys Monastery .14 Phags-pa Listening to the Expositions of Sutras and Making Donations .15 Phags-pa Estab;osjes tje Sa=slua Ad,omostratove System and Appoints Officials,Then Sets Off for the Capital City .16 The Extension of Southern Sa-skya Monastery .17 Phags-pa Presiding Over Abhiseka Ceremony for Emperor Kublai .18 Phags-pa Second Return to Tibet .19 Phags-pa Second Return to Sa-skya Monastery .20 Phags-pa Celebrating His Two Appointments .21 Phags-pa Presiding Over Prayer-meeting at Chu-mig .22 Phags-pa and His Disciples Disseminating Buddhist Doctrines .23 Phags-pa Passed Away .24 Funeral Ceremony

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Tibetan And Himalayan Woodblock Prints

Weiner Douglas

Publié en 1974

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Language: English.

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The Way To Shambala

Bernbaum Edwin

Publié en 1980

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A Search for the Mythical Kingdom beyond the Himalayas. Investigates the myth of Shambhala, a Tibetan kingdom surrounded by mountains, where Buddhist priests preserve the best of art, literature, and science against a time when war will destroy the world.

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The Legend Of The Great Stupa Of Boudhanath

Dowman Keith

Publié en 1973

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The Legend of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath and The Life Story of the Lotus Born Guru. Rediscovered account of theg reat stupa of Bodhnath near Kathmandu. The Legend of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath (mChod rten chen po bya rung kha shor gyi lo rgyus thos pas grol ba) is a Padmasambhava treasure text, revealed by Lhatsun Ngonmo, then hidden again to be rediscovered by Ngakchang Sakya Zangpo in the 16th century. Introduction and translation by Keith Dowman. The Life Story of the Lotus Born Guru (Zab po skor bdun las O rgyen rnam thar dpag bsam ljong shing) is a Padmasambhava treasure text revealed by Orgyen Chogyur Lingpa in the 19th century. Translated by Keith Dowman and Taklung Tsetul Pema Wangyel. Introduction and commentary by Keith Dowman. This work includes two short treasure texts (terma) of Tibet’s Great Guru Padmasambhava revealed by his tulku emanations. Both relate to the mythic life of Padmasambhava. The first, The Legend of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath (Kathmandu, Nepal) describes how by building the Great Stupa the protagonists of the first dissemination of Buddhism in Tibet, Padmasambhava in particular, gained the merit that allowed them the rebirths to build Samye Chokhor, Tibet’s first monastery. (See also Boudhanath: The Great Stupa). The second text is a short life of Padmasambhava dwelling in detail on the tradition of the Eight Buddha Deities (Yidams), the Drupa Kapje. The Legend of the Great Stupa is a piece of classical Tibetan prose translated in literal mode and is required reading at several American colleges.

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Psycho-cosmic - Symbolism Of The Buddhist Stupa

Anagarika Govinda

Publié en 1976

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Among the oldest architectural forms the stupa is a universal symbol of the enlightened mind. Describes the central elements of the stupa, tracing how it merged with the ancient solar and luar religious symbolism in a unified view of reality. Explains the purpose of religious architecture and the development of the stupa's forms in Sri Lanka, Tibet, China and Japan, while discussions of the stupa's relationship to body, mind and the traditional stages of meditation suggest new possibilities for human consciousness.

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Mo Tibetan Divination System

Jamgön Mipham

Publié en 1990

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The Tibetan divination system called Mo has been relied upon for centuries to give insight into the future turns of events, undertakings, and relationships. It is a clear and simple method involving two rolls of a die to reveal one of the thirty-six possible outcomes described in the text. This Mo, which obtains its power from Manjushri, was developed by the great master Jamgön Mipham from sacred texts expounded by the Buddha.

Language: English.
Subsection: TIBET.

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Die Götter des Himalaya

Gerd-wolfgang ; Tsering Tashi Thingo Essen

Publié en 1998

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Language: German.

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Himalayan Pilgrimage

Haas Ernst ; Minke Gisela

Publié en 1978

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Language: English.

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