Eastern Horizon
Book Description
Back Cover copy
Images of Enlightenment answers the need for a clear and straight-forward guide to the inner world of Tibetan Buddhist sacred art. Focusing on some of its most important and representative images, this richly illustrated book introduces the reader to the tradition of spiritual self-transformation embodied by these depictions of enlightened energy through clear iconographic representations and descriptions.
"Stands out for the way in which depictions of Buddhist deities are grounded in concise yet detailed descriptions of the meditative practices in which those images would be used. Indeed, this is a potent introduction to Tibetan Buddhism."--Dan Cozort, Dickinson College
"...a concise introduction to the fundamental points of tantric Buddhism as practiced in the Tibetan traditions."--The Mirror
"A clear and straight-forward guide to the inner world of this sacred art."--NAPRA Trade Journal --Ce texte fait référence à lédition Broché .
About the author
Andy Weber spent seven years in India and Nepal studying the iconographic art of Tibetan Buddhism and his work has appeared throughout the world in numerous exhibitions and Buddhist publications. He lives in London, England. --Ce texte fait référence à lédition Broché .
