The Gilded Buddha

Author : Alex R. Furger
Publisher : Librum Publishers & Editors LLC
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 3906897060

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This book celebrates in words and images the traditional metal crafts practised for over a thousand years by the creators of religious Buddhist statues in Nepal. The skills of these artisans are nurtured with deep respect for tradition, regarding religion, iconography and technology. Wax modellers, mould makers, casters, fire-gilders and chasers are among the specialists of the Newar ethnic group, whose work is characterised to this day by a melding of age-old technology, great skill, religious observance and contemplation. There are numerous books and exhibition catalogues dedicated to Buddhist art and iconography but little was available about the craft of the artists who turn the religious imagery into metal casts. This book fills this gap, with a thoroughly documented and historical account of the development of this "archaic" technology. The well-informed text and comprehensive photographic coverage constitute the only up-to-date account and full documentation of an art that is 1300 years old but dying out: the "ritual" production of Buddhist statues in the lost wax casting technique. The author, Dr. Alex Furger, is an archaeologist who has studied ancient metallurgy and metalworking techniques over the past four decades. He spent twenty-five years at the head of the Roman site of Augusta Raurica and lives in Basel (Switzerland). He is the author of over 130 articles in scientific journals and twelve books in the field of culture history. The fieldwork for this book led him repeatedly to Nepal, where he met and interviewed dozens of craftsmen in their workshops. This book is addressed to readers interested in culture history, travellers to Asia, collectors of statues of Buddha, (avocational) metalworkers, historians of technology, Buddhists, ethnologists, archaeologists, art historians, scholars of Asia and to libraries and museums.

Author : Morwenna Thorp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Fiction in English, 1900- Texts
ISBN : 0709127758

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Author : Patricia M. Herbert
Publisher : Pomegranate
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts, Burmese
ISBN : 9780764931550

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The Life of the Buddha by Patricia M. Herbert Pdf

Pronunciation, but no index. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0757000231

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The Buddha's Golden Path by Dwight Goddard Pdf

In 1929, when author Dwight Goddard wrote The Buddha's Golden Path, he was breaking ground. No American before him had lived the life of a Zen Buddhist monk, and then set out to share what he had learned with his countrymen. The Buddha's Golden Path is a true classic. It has touched countless lives, and opened the door for future generations in this country to study and embrace the principles of Zen.

Author : Raj Arumugam
Publisher : TTS
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781921211034

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The Golden Buddha by Raj Arumugam Pdf

Author : Julia Todd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1647423635

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The Gilded Sutra by Julia Todd Pdf

In this atmospheric historical novel set in 1880 New England, India, and Nepal, the lives of a young woman from Vermont and a young man from Nepal are transformed by their secret romance and a perilous quest to save an ancient, gilded Buddhist manuscript.

Author : Pascal Christel
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781543758177

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Splendour of Buddhism in Burma by Pascal Christel Pdf

SPLENDOUR OF BUDDHISM IN BURMA A JOURNEY TO THE GOLDEN LAND BY PASCAL CHRISTEL An illustrated book offers a wide-ranging overview of Buddhism in Myanmar. Having been struck by the wonder and visual magnificence of Myanmar (Burma) during his travels there in 2015, Christel was inspired to write this work exploring the intricacies of the land, which, as he points out, has yet to be completely overrun with tourists. Visitors may find the place difficult to understand in any case, the author explains: “This is not a simple issue of democracy versus military junta. The practice of Theravada Buddhism for almost 90 per cent of the population includes some fatalism in order to reach nirvana.” Although Christel’s volume looks at a broad spectrum of the country’s life and art, the main focus here is on the many sects and flavors of Buddhism and the various ways the religion intertwines itself with all levels of society. Buddhism, the author writes, “is all over, sovereign in the behavior of people, their way of life, their kindness, and their beliefs, but also in the art and architecture.” That architecture in all its variety forms the heart of his book and is brought alive in a profusion of prints, ancient illustrations, and hundreds of original images by assorted photographers. Christel explores dozens of the nation’s art forms, from pottery and lacquer work to ancient manuscripts and various architectural styles. He explains everything with an assured combination of enthusiasm and knowledge, whether he’s writing about a tiny, obscure shrine perched on stilts off some little-visited waterway or an elaborate temple complex. The energy in tackling all of these details never flags; the author is always excited about the next discovery. “Burma is a treasure and a delight,” he writes. “One’s eyes are never at rest, and one must have the camera always ready for a shot.” Readers, whether they’ve been to Myanmar or not, will feel as if they’ve trekked all over the country with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. A comprehensive, engrossing, and splendidly illustrated guide to the Buddhist art and architecture of Myanmar. Review Program: KIRKUS INDIE Categories: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

Author : W. H. Canaway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0708905978

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The Solid Gold Buddha by W. H. Canaway Pdf

Author : B. J. Terwiel,Chāichư̄n Khamdǣngyō̜ttai
Publisher : Franz Steiner Verlag
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9783515079730

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Shan Manuscripts by B. J. Terwiel,Chāichư̄n Khamdǣngyō̜ttai Pdf

Shan people can be found in a belt stretching from Assam (Northeastern India) over Myanmar (Burma) to the Chinese province Yunnan. In this volume Shan manuscripts from collections in Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are described. In this catalogue a total of 335 manuscripts and inscribed pieces of cloth are introduced. For each document there is mentioned its title, the date, the author, its appearance as well as a summary of the contents. In the introduction many topics are raised, such as a short history of the Shan, the Shan script, famous authors, material writing culture, a typology of written documents, and the principles of prosody. "In compiling this catalogue of Shan manuscript, Terwiel and Chaichuen have done valuable work which will be appreciated by everyone who is doing research on Shan or Tai culture or cultural history and related themes by using original indigenous sources. [�] The completion of this work marks a new milestone in Shan studies and Tai studies as a whole." Tai culture.

Author : Otto Karow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015024701446

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Burmese Buddhist Sculpture by Otto Karow Pdf

"Offers the reader an admirable survey and description of a sacral art that is yet too little studied, the rich Burmese tradition. Of particular importance in this collection are the pieces forged in the Shan States depicting various incidents in the life of the Buddha as well as the many pieces representing the Buddha in royal attire, herein designated the 'Jambupati'-type. Whether the artifacts displayed are of narrative scenes, single figures, votive stupas, or house temples we have in this collection the full range of craftsmanship expressing, in various 'gradents of quality,' Burmese Buddhist iconographic ideals."--From back cover.

Author : Clive Cussler,Craig Dirgo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101206348

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Golden Buddha by Clive Cussler,Craig Dirgo Pdf

In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series, Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew are hired by the US government to free Tibet from Chinese control... The Corporation, a group of highly intelligent and skilled mercenaries, under the leadership of Juan Cabrillo, board a brand new ship. It's a state-of-the-art seagoing marvel with unthinkable technology at its disposal. And it's designed to look like a rusty old lumber hauler. But if Cabrillo and his team plan to make this spy ship their new headquarters, their first mission had better be a success. With the secret backing of the US government, Cabrillo sets out to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His main negotiating chip is knowledge of a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land. But first, he'll have to locate—and steal—the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him fail...

Author : Nancy Tingley
Publisher : Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015056310801

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Doris Duke by Nancy Tingley Pdf

In the 1950s and 1960s, Doris Duke was one of the few Western collectors pursuing Thai artworks, and in 1961 she established the Foundation for Southeast Asian Art and Culture to increase Western recognition and appreciation of these works. By 1964 Miss Duke had acquired roughly 2,000 diverse pieces of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art primarily from Thailand, Burma, and Laos, ranging from textiles, household furnishings, and jewelry to teak houses and massive statues. She began to display her collection in 1972 at Duke Farms, her large New Jersey estate, and she continued to travel and collect widely in Southeast Asia throughout that decade. Most of the work found in SEAAC is from Thailand, and Doris Duke strongly believed in the preservation of Thai art as a reflection of the people and culture from which it emerged. She worked for much of her life toward finding an effective way to share her knowledge and enthusiasm. Doris Duke: The Southeast Asian Art Collection honors her wish to bring greater public and scholarly attention to the excellent works she gathered. In addition, this beautiful book acknowledges the collection as an impressive whole before its dispersion to several major museums.

Author : Tom Lowenstein
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1844833216

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Treasures of the Buddha by Tom Lowenstein Pdf

Treasures of the Buddha presents, in stunning color photographs, a vivid portrait of Buddhism including its teachings and its great treasures -- from its place of origin in northern India and out among the different kingdoms and empires of central, southern and eastern Asia.

Author : Robert E. Buswell Jr.,Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 1304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400848058

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The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism by Robert E. Buswell Jr.,Donald S. Lopez Jr. Pdf

With more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English. It is also the first to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Unlike reference works that focus on a single Buddhist language or school, The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism bridges the major Buddhist traditions to provide encyclopedic coverage of the most important terms, concepts, texts, authors, deities, schools, monasteries, and geographical sites from across the history of Buddhism. The main entries offer both a brief definition and a substantial short essay on the broader meaning and significance of the term covered. Extensive cross-references allow readers to find related terms and concepts. An appendix of Buddhist lists (for example, the four noble truths and the thirty-two marks of the Buddha), a timeline, six maps, and two diagrams are also included. Written and edited by two of today's most eminent scholars of Buddhism, and more than a decade in the making, this landmark work is an essential reference for every student, scholar, or practitioner of Buddhism and for anyone else interested in Asian religion, history, or philosophy. The most comprehensive dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English More than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words The first dictionary to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions--Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Detailed entries on the most important terms, concepts, texts, authors, deities, schools, monasteries, and geographical sites in the history of Buddhism Cross-references and appendixes that allow readers to find related terms and look up equivalent terms in multiple Buddhist languages Includes a list of Buddhist lists, a timeline, and maps Also contains selected terms and names in Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Sinhalese, Newar, and Mongolian

Author : William Hamilton Canaway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9150024639

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The Solid Gold Buddha by William Hamilton Canaway Pdf