Guide to the Buddhas
Guide to the Buddhas
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ISBN / SKU
9781899579839
Format
Paperback
Pages
164
Dimensions
235 x 157
Description
Why does Buddhism refer to so many Buddhas? Who are they? What can they tell us about ourselves?
In this inspiringly written book we meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas who form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an informative guide for those new to Buddhism and a handy reference for more experienced practitioners. Vessantara, with his 35 years of meditation experience, combines the power of story telling with practical guidance and succeeds in bringing the Buddhas and their visualization practices to life.
As Buddhists over the centuries meditated on the archetypal Buddha, more and more forms appeared. They sprang up profusely, like wild flowers, in different shapes and colours. They evolved. New varieties were discovered. Eventually the Buddhist tradition was decorated with a riot of colour and beauty.
In this inspiringly written book we meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas who form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an informative guide for those new to Buddhism and a handy reference for more experienced practitioners. Vessantara, with his 35 years of meditation experience, combines the power of story telling with practical guidance and succeeds in bringing the Buddhas and their visualization practices to life.
As Buddhists over the centuries meditated on the archetypal Buddha, more and more forms appeared. They sprang up profusely, like wild flowers, in different shapes and colours. They evolved. New varieties were discovered. Eventually the Buddhist tradition was decorated with a riot of colour and beauty.
Contents
About the Author
Introduction
1 The Fountainhead of Buddhism
2 The Development of Buddhist Visualisation
3 The Benefits of Buddhist Visualisation
4 Taking Up the Practice of Visualisation
5 Entering the Mandala
6 Touching the Earth in the Eastern Realm
7 The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel in the South
8 The Red Buddha and the Mudra of Meditation
9 Crossed Thunderbolts and the Buddha of Action
10 At the Centre of the Mandala
Table of Correspondences
Notes
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Selected Reading
Index
Introduction
1 The Fountainhead of Buddhism
2 The Development of Buddhist Visualisation
3 The Benefits of Buddhist Visualisation
4 Taking Up the Practice of Visualisation
5 Entering the Mandala
6 Touching the Earth in the Eastern Realm
7 The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel in the South
8 The Red Buddha and the Mudra of Meditation
9 Crossed Thunderbolts and the Buddha of Action
10 At the Centre of the Mandala
Table of Correspondences
Notes
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Selected Reading
Index
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