Making Sense Of Buddhist Art And Architecture

Author : Patricia Eichenbaum Karetzky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 0500291691

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Making Sense of Buddhist Art and Architecture by Patricia Eichenbaum Karetzky Pdf

Making Sense of Buddhist Art & Architecture is designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret paintings, buildings or artefacts in terms of the iconography and symbolism of the Buddhist religion. One hundred clearly illustrated and varied historical works are thoroughly examined, enabling readers to identify the telling details that mean so much to Buddhist devotees. The book's layout is both visually striking and accessible. Each double-page spread features a full-page colour photograph of either a detail of the work or its context, depending on the subject, with a second photograph chosen to illustrate important aspects of the work. Alongside is a detailed exposition of the work's significance in Buddhist art history and philosophy, with key historical facts about the work, including where it may be seen today. By tracing the paths between Buddhist belief and artistic intention, Making Sense of Buddhist Art & Architecture deepens understanding not only of Buddhist art and architecture but also of Buddhism itself.

Author : Robert E. Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Buddhist art
ISBN : OCLC:1199415809

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Buddhist Art and Architecture by Robert E. Fisher Pdf

Author : Yuheng Bao,Qing Tian,Letitia Lane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X004863426

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Buddhist Art and Architecture of China by Yuheng Bao,Qing Tian,Letitia Lane Pdf

"This interdisciplinary study on the development of Buddhist art and architecture in China from the early period till the Qing Dynasty is in a 8 11 format with 50 photo illustrations, the majority of which have never been shown or introduced to the Western world. This book has been organized so that a brief biography of Prince Gautama (later the Buddha), is first presented, followed by an explanation of the Four Noble Beliefs, and the Eightfold Path which a Buddhist must follow to reach the enlightenment, and finally the Nirvana."

Author : Albert Grünwedel,Agnes C. Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Art, Buddhist
ISBN : MINN:31951P01045334T

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Buddhist Art in India by Albert Grünwedel,Agnes C. Gibson Pdf

Author : Denise Patry Leidy
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781590305942

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The Art of Buddhism by Denise Patry Leidy Pdf

More than two hundred photographs-most in stunning full color-provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. From the earliest second-century b.c.e. archaeological evidence to the nineteenth century this book showcases the marvelous variety of Buddhist art through the ages, from every country and region where Buddhism has influenced the culture in a significant way, including India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and all the regions of Southeast Asia. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts.

Author : Robert Edward Gordon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000783179

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Buddhist Architecture in America by Robert Edward Gordon Pdf

This book is the first comprehensive overview of Buddhist architecture in North America and provides an analysis of Buddhist architecture and communities. Exploring the arrival of Buddhist architecture in America, the book lays out how Buddhists have expressed their spiritual beliefs in structural form in the United States. The story follows the parallel history of the religion’s emergence in the United States since the California Gold Rush to the present day. Conceived of as a general history, the book investigates Buddhist structures with respect to the humanistic qualities associated with Buddhist doctrine and how Buddhist groups promote their faith and values in an American setting. The author’s point of view starts from the ground floor of the buildings to move deeper into the space of Buddhist practice, the mind that seeks enlightenment, and the structures that help one to do so. It discusses Buddhist architecture in the United States in a manner consistent with the intensely human context of its use. A unique and ground-breaking analysis, this book adds to the study of Buddhist architecture in America while also addressing the topic of how and why Buddhists use architecture in general. It will be of interest to scholars of religion, architecture, space and place, U.S. history, Asian Studies, and Buddhist Studies. It will also be a valuable addition to the libraries of Buddhist communities across the United States and the world, since many of the observations about Buddhist architecture in the United States may also apply to structures in Europe and Asia.

Author : Denise Patry Leidy
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781590306703

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The Art of Buddhism by Denise Patry Leidy Pdf

As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched—from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha’s teachings with the diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy’s guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching.

Author : Christian K. Wedemeyer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231162418

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Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism by Christian K. Wedemeyer Pdf

Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism fundamentally rethinks the nature of the transgressive theories and practices of the Buddhist Tantric traditions, challenging the notion that the Tantras were “marginal” or primitive and situating them instead—both ideologically and institutionally—within larger trends in mainstream Buddhist and Indian culture. Critically surveying prior scholarship, Wedemeyer exposes the fallacies of attributing Tantric transgression to either the passions of lusty monks, primitive tribal rites, or slavish imitation of Saiva traditions. Through comparative analysis of modern historical narratives—that depict Tantrism as a degenerate form of Buddhism, a primal religious undercurrent, or medieval ritualism—he likewise demonstrates these to be stock patterns in the European historical imagination. Through close analysis of primary sources, Wedemeyer reveals the lived world of Tantric Buddhism as largely continuous with the Indian religious mainstream and deploys contemporary methods of semiotic and structural analysis to make sense of its seemingly repellent and immoral injunctions. Innovative, semiological readings of the influential Guhyasamaja Tantra underscore the text’s overriding concern with purity, pollution, and transcendent insight—issues shared by all Indic religions—and a large-scale, quantitative study of Tantric literature shows its radical antinomianism to be a highly managed ritual observance restricted to a sacerdotal elite. These insights into Tantric scripture and ritual clarify the continuities between South Asian Tantrism and broader currents in Indian religion, illustrating how thoroughly these “radical” communities were integrated into the intellectual, institutional, and social structures of South Asian Buddhism.

Author : Sachi Ediriweera
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781665903110

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Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera Pdf

"A fictionalized biography of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha, the progenitor of Buddhism"--

Author : Wolfgang PAPE
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781665583152

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Opening to Omnilateralism by Wolfgang PAPE Pdf

Opening to Omnilateralism After a century of western-inspired multi-lateralism, its much criticised 75-years old stronghold, the UN, needs a new narrative: omni-lateralism. The right vehicle is omnibus - for and by all -, firstly, to widen the way for input of more ideas and good practices of non-Western origin, and secondly, to include non-state actors as legitimate stakeholders in global governance. Some trends already signal an opening towards omnilateralism: enhancing global governance in the COP by adding Eastern understanding of cycles in nature to protect the environment (e.g. in circular economies) and a wider appreciation of ‘holism’ beyond the rather linear individualistic thinking of Western societies; also accountable groups of civil society - more trusted than officials driven by narrow national interest - increasingly enrich deliberations about climate change and other global problems that need global solutions. These require East-West and North-South cooperation as currently obvious in the urgent cross-border exchanges among experts to combat the pandemic and save lives and livelihood worldwide. Globalisation has elevated millions out of poverty. However, narrow-minded politicians still claim national ‘sovereignty’ and parochial interests against global solutions for the common good while the Westphalian ‘nation’ is becoming a historic aberration. Almost all governments nowadays claim democracy, but respect for its principles is falling. Democracy must adapt to each level of governance, from local, national, regional to global. More direct democracy may suit the directly informed local stage. The higher the stage and the wider the impact, the more expertise and responsibility with all stakeholders is needed to reach the common global good, i.e. omnilaterally.

Author : Kurt A. Behrendt
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004135952

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Handbuch der Orientalistik by Kurt A. Behrendt Pdf

Kurt Behrendt in this book for the first time and convincingly offers a description of the development of 2nd century B.C.E. to 8th century C.E. Buddhist sacred centers in ancient Gandhara, today northwest Pakistan.

Author : Lucy Ridout
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 903 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781405392785

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The Rough Guide to Thailand by Lucy Ridout Pdf

The Rough Guide to Thailand is the most accessible handbook to this beautiful and intriguing country. From Bangkok's vibrant night markets to stunning island beaches, the 24-page, full-color introduction pinpoints all of the country's highlights. There are details of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus "Authors' Picks" to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of expert advice on a range of activities, from trekking and scuba-diving to cookery courses and spa treatments. The guide also takes a detailed look at Thailand's history, culture, religion and wildlife and comes complete with easy-to-read maps for every region.

Author : Ranjan Ghosh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136277214

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Making Sense of the Secular by Ranjan Ghosh Pdf

This book offers a wide range of critical perspectives on how secularism unfolds and has been made sense of across Europe and Asia. The book evaluates secularism as it exists today – its formations and discontents within contemporary discourses of power, terror, religion and cosmopolitanism – and the focus on these two continents gives critical attention to recent political and cultural developments where secularism and multiculturalism have impinged in deeply problematical ways, raising bristling ideological debates within the functioning of modern state bureaucracies. Examining issues as controversial as the state of Islam in Europe and China’s encounters with religion, secularism, and modernization provides incisive and broader perspectives on how we negotiate secularism within the contemporary threats of terrorism and other forms of fundamentalism and state-politics. However, amidst the discussions of various versions of secularism in different countries and cultural contexts, this book also raises several other issues relevant to the antitheocratic and theocratic alike, such as: Is secularism is merely a nonreligious establishment? Is secularism a kind of cultural war? How is it related to "terror"? The book at once makes sense of secularism across cultural, religious, and national borders and puts several relevant issues on the anvil for further investigations and understanding.

Author : Virender Kumar Dabral
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X030153187

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Buddhist Art in India and Sri Lanka by Virender Kumar Dabral Pdf

The Book Is A Comprehensive Study Of The Evolution And Development Of Buddhist Visual Art In India And Sri Lanka, Taking Into Consideration Their Diverse Forms And The Impact Of Regional Trends On Them. It Examines Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, And Use Of Symbols Like The Lotus And Sri Lanka Devil Masks.

Author : Akira Shimada
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004232839

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Early Buddhist Architecture in Context by Akira Shimada Pdf

The book provides an updated chronology of the Amar?vat? st?pa and argues its close link with the long-term development of urbanization of this region between ca. 200 BCE-250 CE based on the latest archaeological, art-historical and epigraphic evidence.