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Mandala: The Architecture of Enlightenment
Based on an exhibition of the same name, this book surveys the whole range of Buddhist mandala imagery. The text covers the historical aspects as well as the symbolic meaning of the mandala in Buddhist practice. Wonderful illustrations of the collection which contains both two and three-dimensional mandalas. |
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The Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism Presents a thorough study, with sensational color photographs, of the different aspects of this traditional form of sacred art. Includes photos of the well-known Kalachakra initiation ceremony performed by the Dalai Lama. |
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Tibetan Mandalas A book of very nice line drawings, suitable for coloring, illustrating various themes and symbols found in Tibetan Mandalas. |
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The Wheel of Time Sand Mandala A detailed study of the sacred Tibetan Buddhist mandala tradition. Out of Print |
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Yantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity A very complete book about the yantra. Excellent illustrations. |
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Islamic Patterns: An Analytical and Cosmological Approach The title says it all. | |
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The Way to The Centre: Symbols of Transformation in Tibetan Tankas A color picture book of Tibetan sacred paintings. Out of Print |
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The Sand Mandala of Vajrabhairava |
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Unfolding a Mandala: The Buddhist Cave Temples at Ellora Describes the 12 Buddhist caves at Ellora, India, and places them in the context of Buddhist art and iconography. The cave temples, dating from the early 7th to the early 8th centuries, are interpreted as three-dimensional versions of traditional mandalas, through which the devotees walked during their worship. |
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The Tibetan Art Coloring Book
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42 Indian Mandalas Coloring Book
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A Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols
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