Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism (Beliefs Symbols) [Hardcover]

Claude B. Levenson (Author), Laziz Hamani (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Beliefs Symbols | Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Philosophy or religion, way of life or way of being, Buddhism never ceases to intrigue. Its many aspects bear witness to the diversity of its paths, and its innumerable aspects can disorient the newcomer. Its essence is simple, however, a deep root common to all those searching for knowledge: a man, anchored in a moment of history, who awakened to affirm that it's within everyone's power to attain wisdom. The renewed interest that Buddhism has enjoyed over the past years, led by its spiritual and tempral guide the Dalai Lama, has made it possible to approach the meaning and origins of his teaching.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Assouline Publishing (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2843232007
• ISBN-13: 978-2843232008
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,177,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful & Interesting, June 28, 2004

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This review is from: Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism (Symbols of Religions) (Hardcover)

Beautiful & Interesting

As a student of Buddhism I've come across some items in books or stores or just along the path that I don't know what they are - specifically in Tibetan Buddhism.

This is a great book for anyone interested in what some of the symbols of Tibetan Buddhism are, what they mean or represent and in some cases how they came to be.

The descriptions are easy to understand and the pictures are absolutely beautiful and captivating.

It's a short and enjoyable book - doesn't dive deeply into the items/symbols - it's a nice introduction and is informative and makes for nice reference material.