The Theory and Practice of the MandalaCourier Dover Publications, 2020. gada 15. jūl. - 160 lappuses Mandalas are complex arrangements of patterns or pictures used in Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism to represent the cosmos and to give expression to the infinite possibilities of the human subconscious. Believers rely upon this powerful figure as a focus of ritual and a support for meditations, using it to gain possession of the energies signified by its images or symbols. This intriguing, thought-provoking study by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject examines the basic doctrine behind the theory and practice of the mandala in India and Tibet, by both Hindus and Buddhists. Individual chapters consider the doctrinal basis of the mandala, its various parts, liturgy, and relationship to the human body. Of special interest to students of Eastern philosophy and art, this study will also fascinate New Agers and anyone interested in the symbols and psychology of Asian cultures. |
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The Mandala as a Means of Reintegration | 21 |
The Symbolism of the Mandala and of | 49 |
The Liturgy of the Mandala | 85 |
The Mandala in the Human Body | 108 |
Appendix of illustrations with explanations | 135 |
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Citi izdevumi - Skatīt visu
Bieži izmantoti vārdi un frāzes
accomplished according active appear aspect assumed attained beatitude becomes Blessed body Buddha Buddhist called cause centre cognition colour complex concentration condition consciousness correspond cosmic creatures death deities depths develops Diamond divine duality emanation essence essential eternal existence experience expressed figures fire five forces four gnosis Gods hand head heart human ideas identity Illumination images imagined Indian indicate individual initiate intellect karma knowledge letter light limited lotus luminous mandala manifestation Master māyā means mental mind mysterious mystical nature object original particular passion personality phase plane possible present primordial principle projected psyche pure reality recognize reflected reintegration remain represented revulsion rise salvation samsāra Schools seed senses Siva soul sound space spirit supreme syllable symbols Tathâgatas thee things thou thought tion transcendent transfigured truth unity universe vajra various void wheel word and spirit