{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-tibetan-buddhist-symbols-9781590301005","title":"The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols","description":"\u003cb\u003eA deep and encompassing dive into the vast array of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols\u003c\/i\u003e is a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. The succinct descriptions that accompany Robert Beer's detailed line drawings reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols. Beer unravels the multiple layers of symbolism and meaning contained within the iconography, affording the reader a panoramic vision into the deeper dimensions of this sacred art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawn largely from Beer's monumental work \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, \u003c\/i\u003e the meticulous brush drawings in this book depict all of the major Buddhist symbols and motifs, including the various groups of auspicious symbols; cosmological symbols; natural and mythical animals, such as the dragon, \u003ci\u003egaruda\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003emakara\u003c\/i\u003e; the entire assembly of ritual tantric implements and weapons; magical and wrathful symbols; handheld emblems, attributes, and plants; esoteric Vajrayana offerings; and \u003ci\u003emudras\u003c\/i\u003e, or ritual hand gestures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590301005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.16w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2003 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 569\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Robert Beer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040280543413,"sku":"9781590301005","price":29.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_dd9abefa-550c-4933-a953-2abb6edd1544.jpg?v=1689088562","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-handbook-of-tibetan-buddhist-symbols-9781590301005","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}