Pre-loved in good condition with light shelf wear and minor edge creasing.
About This Book
The Book of Buddhas is an accessible introduction to the symbolic language of Buddhist statuary and ritual objects.
Each gesture, posture, implement and figure within Buddhist art carries meaning. This book explains mudras, asanas, ritual implements, transcendent Buddhas, Tara, Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, Adibuddha, yidams, dakinis, and more.
Designed as a guide for Western students, it provides a clear survey of the most common figures and symbols encountered in temples, thangkas, and ritual art.
Not a dense academic text — but a practical decoding manual for understanding what you are looking at.
Ideal For:
• Students of Tibetan Buddhist art • Collectors of statues and ritual objects • Temple visitors wanting deeper understanding • Anyone studying iconography
Care of Dharma (Buddhist) Books:
Dharma books contain sacred teachings and should be treated with respect. When not in use, keep them in a clean place, preferably on a high shelf. Avoid placing them directly on the floor or in places where they might be mistreated. If a Dharma book becomes damaged or worn, consider offering it to a Buddhist centre for proper handling or respectful disposal. By caring for these books, we honour the wisdom they contain and the path they illuminate.
This pre-loved copy carries wisdom and blessings, ready to find a new home with a reader who seeks inspiration and spiritual enrichment.
