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Author: John C. Huntington Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc. ISBN: 1932476016 Category : Art, Tantric-Buddhist Languages : en Pages : 616
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Published in conjunction with a 2003 exhibition co-organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this hefty, oversize (10x13 catalogue features approximately 160 powerful masterpieces of Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Chinese, and Mongolian art produced over the pa
Author: John C. Huntington Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc. ISBN: 1932476016 Category : Art, Tantric-Buddhist Languages : en Pages : 616
Book Description
Published in conjunction with a 2003 exhibition co-organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this hefty, oversize (10x13 catalogue features approximately 160 powerful masterpieces of Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Chinese, and Mongolian art produced over the pa
Author: Anneke Huyser Publisher: Binkey Kok, Holland ISBN: 9789074597562 Category : Buddhist art and symbolism Languages : en Pages : 132
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Personal mandalas protect and adorn, express your subconscious, and bring you back to your center. The theme of the mandala -- the square within the circle, containment within the infinite -- can be found in nature as well as throughout history in cultures all over the world.
Author: Kameliya Angelkova Publisher: ISBN: 9781790971428 Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
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Exotic! Calming! Gorgeous! Unique! A relaxing coloring experience! Large Print! 50 Intricate and beautiful Lotus flower mandalas of different styles to choose from! 50 gorgeous mandalas: Contains 50 unique Lotus mandalas of great variety to color, relax, and enjoy! Among them you will find mandala designs of the following types: Lotus flowers mandalas with entangled roots, Water Lily mandalas with relaxing swirls, calming Koi Fish Ponds, and Dragonflies in different combinations! Designed to please the eye: Lotus mandalas are designed in different shapes to keep you inspired: floral, circular, abstract, triangular, rectangular, and more! A relaxing experience: Beautiful: Lotus flower mandalas offer a pleasant new coloring experience that will make your colored pages stand out from among others! Intricate but not too busy: You will love the beautiful Lotus petals, the lovely swirls, the small Koi fish swimming among the entangled water Lily roots, mystical dragonflies, and pretty flower buds. For complete relaxation, effective stress management, anxiety relief, anger relief, and peaceful meditation. Professionally illustrated designs: Inspired by the sacred and divine Lotus flowers of the Far Eastern world. One-side-only images: All illustrations are one-sided print on bright white paper Memorable and beautiful cover art: Premium glossy cover finish. Large print, 'letter' size: 8.5" wide and 11.0" tall pages, approximately 22 x 28 cm. Best for colored pencils and crayons. But if you prefer gel pens, markers or any wet mediums, just put a piece of card behind the image you are coloring to prevent any bleed through. Could be used as an inspiring gift for a beloved person! NO duplicates NO too thick or too thin lines NO filled in areas NO black areas NO gray shades NO grayscale areas NO perforations Check this book if you like: Lotus mandalas; Lotus flower mandalas; Water Lily mandalas; Pond mandalas; Koi fish mandalas; Dragonfly mandalas; Sacred Lotus mandalas; Lotus tattoo mandalas; Lotus tattoo designs; Lotus flower designs; Water Lily designs; Water Lily flowers to color; Lotus flowers to color; Flower mandalas; Floral mandalas; Adult coloring books; Mandala coloring books; Coloring books for adults; Coloring book with Lotuses; Coloring book with Water Lilies; Relaxing swirls and roots
Author: Kimiaki Tanaka Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1614292922 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 681
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Everyone’s heard of mandalas; now we have a uniquely rich history and explanation of their history and meaning. This book is a history of the genesis and development of the mandala from the fifth and sixth centuries, when the mandala first appeared in India, to the eleventh century, when the Kalacakratantra appeared just before the disappearance of Buddhism in India. The 600 years of Indian esoteric Buddhism that concluded the 1,700-year history of Indian Buddhism could be said to have been the history of the development of the mandala. (The Kalacakratantra integrated earlier mandala theories into a single system and established a monumental system unprecedented in the history of esoteric Buddhism. It was thus the culmination of the development of Indian Buddhism over a period of 1,700 years.) The analysis is at the micro level and includes numerous illustrations and charts. Particular attention is paid to proper names, mudras, and mantras that have been overlooked by scholars in philosophy and doctrine, and the author tackles issues that cannot be explained solely from a historical viewpoint, such as geometric patterns, the arrangement of deities, the colors, and their meaning in Buddhist doctrine.
Author: Michael R. Saso Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 9780824813635 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 120
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Tantric Art and Meditation: The Tendai Tradition describes the four basic meditations of Tantric Buddhism: the Eighteen-path Mandala, the Lotus-womb Mandala, the Vajra-thunder Mandala, and the Goma Rite of Fire. The book summarizes the teachings of Tendai Tantric Buddhism, as practiced on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto, by a Master of the Homan devotional (Bakhti) school, one of the major kinds of Tantric Meditation practiced in Japan. Profuse woodblock and line art illustrate the mudra, mantra, and mandala of Tantric practice.
Author: The Nichiren Mandala Study Workshop Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1304289419 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 204
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"The mandala in Nichiren Buddhism" is the first comprehensive analysis of Nichiren's mandala in English. As the total number of pages in a single volume would reach 720, the book has been divided into three parts. In this first volume, the origin and evolution of Nichiren's mandala are examined, while the extant works produced in the Bun'ei and Kenji eras (2.1264 4.1275/4.1275 2.1278) are analyzed in detail. The second volume will thus examine the whole extant corpus produced in the Koan period, while in the third the missing, but catalogued mandalas will be analyzed along with a study of Nichiren's works from an holistic perspective, including the scrolls authored by his immediate disciples and later successors, within the various traditions. Together, these three volumes shall provide the reader with exhaustive information on Nichiren's mandala.
Author: Louise Gale Publisher: ISBN: 9781527222328 Category : Languages : en Pages : 176
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Reconnect to Mother Earth and recharge your creativity by combining the healing energy of nature with the meditative process of drawing and painting mandalas. Explore Botanical Mandalas and watch your artistic expression flourish! Full of inspiration for reconnecting with natures beauty to inspire you to create expressive mandala artworks. Includes drawing, painting and mixed-media projects to find endless inspiration for your own botanical mandala journey.
Author: Jaroslaw Istok Publisher: BookRix ISBN: 3755489112 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 128
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Introduction In a world filled with distractions, it is easy to lose sight of the serenity that lies within us. For centuries, ancient cultures have sought ways to quiet the mind, focus the spirit, and channel energy toward healing and personal growth. Two such powerful practices are the creation of mandalas and the chanting of mantras. These are not mere artistic or vocal exercises but deep, spiritual practices that transcend the boundaries of time and culture. When combined, the act of coloring mandalas while singing mantras becomes an incredible tool for personal transformation. Mandalas have long been revered in various cultures, especially within the spiritual traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. These intricate, geometric designs symbolize the universe and the interconnectedness of life. Their repetitive patterns guide the mind into a meditative state, where thought dissolves, and the spirit can roam freely. To engage with a mandala is to embark on a journey into the self, a journey where creativity meets contemplation. On the other hand, mantras, sacred chants believed to carry vibrational power, have been used for millennia to quiet the mind and bring about spiritual awakening. The word “mantra” itself comes from two Sanskrit words: “man,” meaning mind, and “tra,” meaning tool. A mantra is a tool for guiding the mind, anchoring it amidst the chaos of everyday life, and helping individuals reconnect with their inner peace. But what happens when these two ancient practices are fused into one? Coloring mandalas while chanting mantras creates a powerful synergy, a complete experience that engages the mind, body, and spirit. While the hands move rhythmically across the page, choosing colors and filling spaces, the vocal cords vibrate with the resonant sound of the mantra, tuning the mind to a higher state of consciousness. This dual focus heightens the meditative experience, allowing individuals to reach deeper levels of mindfulness and self-awareness. The practice of mindful coloring has gained popularity in recent years as a means to reduce stress and promote relaxation. While many enjoy coloring as a form of creative expression, adding the intentional chanting of mantras deepens the experience. The vibration of the sound works harmoniously with the colors and patterns to guide energy and focus toward specific areas of emotional or physical healing. In this book, you will embark on a step-by-step journey to understand the intricate connection between mandalas and mantras, explore their individual and combined benefits, and learn how to incorporate these practices into your daily life. Each chapter will offer insight into the history, philosophy, and practical techniques of both practices. You will learn how to select mandalas that resonate with your current state of mind, how to find the mantra that speaks to your soul, and how to merge the two in a practice that is uniquely your own. By the time you finish this book, you will not only be more in tune with yourself but also equipped with the tools to bring balance and harmony into your everyday life. Whether you are new to coloring, mantras, or meditation, or a seasoned practitioner looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this book will guide you toward a more mindful, creative, and peaceful existence. Let the journey begin.
Author: Halle O'Neal Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 1684175887 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 312
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"In this study of the Japanese jeweled pagoda mandalas, Halle O’Neal reveals the entangled realms of sacred body, beauty, and salvation. Much of the previous scholarship on these paintings concentrates on formal analysis and iconographic study of their narrative vignettes. This has marginalized the intriguing interplay of text and image at their heart, precluding a holistic understanding of the mandalas and diluting their full import in Buddhist visual culture. Word Embodied offers an alternative methodology, developing interdisciplinary insights into the social, religious, and artistic implications of this provocative entwining of word and image.O’Neal unpacks the paintings’ revolutionary use of text as picture to show how this visual conflation mirrors important conceptual indivisibilities in medieval Japan. The textual pagoda projects the complex constellation of relics, reliquaries, scripture, and body in religious doctrine, practice, and art. Word Embodied also expands our thinking about the demands of viewing, recasting the audience as active producers of meaning and offering a novel perspective on disciplinary discussions of word and image that often presuppose an ontological divide between them. This examination of the jeweled pagoda mandalas, therefore, recovers crucial dynamics underlying Japanese Buddhist art, including invisibility, performative viewing, and the spectacular visualizations of embodiment."
Author: John C. Huntington
Author: John C. Huntington
Author: Anneke Huyser
Author: Kameliya Angelkova
Author: Kimiaki Tanaka
Author: Michael R. Saso
Author: George Joji Tanabe
Author: The Nichiren Mandala Study Workshop
Author: Louise Gale
Author: Jaroslaw Istok
Author: Halle O'Neal