The beautiful Tibetan painting is given a refine and detail touch with a deep sense of finesse.
Padmasambhava, (the Lotus Born) transmitted Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan and Tibet in the 8th century. (He is also known as Guru Rinpoche, Precious Master). The followers of the Nyingma school regard him as the second Buddha.
According to tradition, Padmasambhava was born as an eight-year-old child appearing in a lotus blossom floating in Lake Dhanakosha, in the kingdom of Uddiyana (Swat Valley of Ancient India in present-day Pakistan).
His special nature was recognized by the local king who married him to one of his daughters, Mandarava. She and Padmasambhava's other main consort, Yeshe Tsogyal, developed into realised practitioners.
Padmasambhava's ability to memorize and comprehend esoteric texts in a single hearing established his reputation as a master. He developed the power to transcend the cycle of birth and death, accomplishing the so-called great transference, otherwise known as Nirvana.
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- Product Code: B4830
- Material: Copper
- Size: 7" and Adjustable
- Weight: 35 gm.
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- Product Code :14166
- Material :Brass
- Size : 6"H x 4.75"W x 2.75"D
- Weight : 1.110 kg.
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This is a decorative figurine of Shakyamuni Medicine Buddha - a sage who founded Buddhism and its teachings about the quest for one's liberation from suffering and reaching enlightenment. It is made of brass and hand-painted in a unique finish to give a high-quality look without sacrificing the details. A small 6-inch tall and 4.75-inch wide figurine to fit in any corner on your desk or dashboard in the car. Each comes packed in its own beautiful box ready to give on any occasion and ideal for Buddhist friends or relatives.
Dimension :Height 6 Inch , Length 4.75 inch , Width 2.75 inches : Weight : 1.110 kg.
Care instruction : Clean with a dry & soft cloth
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- Product Code :4520
- Material :Brass
- Size :3.50"H x 5"Dia
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The large cymbals contain Tibetan Mani Mantra and these cymbals are looked upon as sacred by the Buddhists. These cymbals are preserved in the monasteries and they are used at the time of any rituals for the Lord Buddha. In Buddhism, no God is worshipped. Rather the life and teachings of Lord Buddha are followed through various symbols and paintings. People seek solace by making use of or by keeping these symbols with them.
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- Product Code : 15651
- Material : Brass
- Size : 14"H x 8.75"W x 5.25"D
- Weight : 3.720 kg.
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- Product Code :BS7353
- Material :silver
- Size : 1"
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- Product Code :1354
- Material :Brass
- Size :8"H x 6.25"W x 3.25"D
- Weight :2.230 kg.
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- Product Code :4883
- Material :Brass, copper, wood
- Size :13"
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- Product Code :BS7333
- Material :Sterling silver
- Size : 1.25"
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Art in Tibet is expression of the religion. It is regarded not as a work of art, but as a vehicle for expressing in a world of form the metaphysical concepts of religion. Most of the art in Tibetan religion or Lamaism is used for worship - the thangkas, images, votive tablets and ritual masks.
There are many things such as metal works, jewelry, charm boxes, musical instruments and other objects which are used for lay purposes, but are decorated with religious symbols. The materials and techniques employed by the monks are described in the Tibetan religious books, the Kanjur, the translated commandments and the Tanjur, the translated explanations.
Tibetan Religious Art, first published in 1952 is a simple book that answers such basic questions concerning Tibetan art, its origins, functions and symbolism. It was published at a time when, Tibetan canons dealing with the treatises on painting and sculpture were still not fully translated After all these years it still retains interest and authority.
About the Author:
Antoinette K. Gordon, was the research associate in anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History. She made the study of Tibetan art and religion her life work. Her other works are: The Iconography of Tibetan Lamaism http://www.exoticindiaart.com/The Iconography of Tibetan Lamaism and Tibetan Tales: Stories from the Dsangs Blun.
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How did a society on the edge of collapse and dominated by wandering bands of armed men give way to a vibrant Buddhist culture, led by yogins and scholars? Ronald M. Davidson explores how the translation and spread of esoteric Buddhist texts dramatically shaped Tibetan society and led to its rise as the center of Buddhist culture throughout Asia, replacing India as the perceived source of religious ideology and tradition. During the Tibetan Renaissance (950-1200 C.E.), monks and yogins translated an enormous number of Indian Buddhist texts. They employed the evolving literature and practices of esoteric Buddhism as the basis to reconstruct Tibetan religious, cultural, and political institutions. Many translators achieved the de facto status of feudal lords and while not always loyal to their Buddhist vows, these figures helped solidify political power in the hands of religious authorities and began a process that led to the Dalai Lama's theocracy. Davidson's vivid portraits of the monks, priests, popular preachers, yogins, and aristocratic clans who changed Tibetan society and culture further enhance his perspectives on the tensions and transformations that characterized medieval Tibet.
About the Author
Ronald M. Davidson is professor of religious studies at Fairfield University. He is the author of Indian Esoteric Buddhism: A Social History of the Tantric Movement (Columbia) and the coeditor (with Steven D. Goodman) of Tibetan Buddhism: Reason and Revelation.
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- Product Code: BK11548
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
- Edition : January 30, 2008
- Pages : 610
- Weight : 730 gm.
- Size : 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
- Cover : Hardcover
- Auther : Ronald M. Davidson
- Language : English
- ISBN : 8120832787, 978-8120832787
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- Product Code :4882
- Material :Brass, Copper, Wood
- Size :12"