Meeting the Buddhas by Vessantara

Meeting the Buddhas by Vessantara

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Summary

An introduction the most well-known and important Buddhas, deities and other sacred figures of Buddhism. Each is imaginatively brought to life for the reader presenting their major characteristics along with illustrations, visualizations, symbols, mantras and myths.

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Meeting the Buddhas by Vessantara

Included in this accessible and thorough guide are: the main figures encountered by Westerners; principle figures from the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions; the meaning and purpose of mantras, sacred symbols, colours and art; a clear account of Buddhist visualization practice and how it works; practical advice on approaching a spiritual teacher, initiation and taking up a visualization practice; and over 50 figures including the five Buddhas of the mandala, three family protectors, long-life Buddhas, Purification Buddha, Buddhas of Wisdom and Compassion, female Buddhas, Sky-Dancers, wrathful deities, historical Buddha and Buddha of the future.
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ISBN 13 9780904766530
ISBN 10 0904766535
Title Meeting the Buddhas
Author Vessantara
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Windhorse Publications
Year published 2003-04-01
Number of pages 376
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.