About the Author
Chandra B. Shakya
ISBN 9788183630719
Rs. 640
Adarsh Books
Buddhist Deities & Masters
Who it's for: Readers new to Buddhist studies or those interested in Buddhist iconography and traditions.
Buddhist Deities & Masters by Chandra B. Sakya provides an introduction to the significant figures within Buddhist traditions. This book explores the pantheon of deities, enlightened beings, and spiritual masters, detailing their roles, symbols, and teachings across Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana schools of Buddhism. It presents their historical and cultural context, explaining their place in rituals, practices, and meditation. Why You Should Read? Discover key deities, bodhisattvas, and spiritual masters across diverse Buddhist traditions. Understand Buddhist iconography, symbols, and their application in meditation. Explore the cultural variety within Buddhism, from Himalayan Vajrayana to East Asian Mahayana. Gain appreciation for Buddhist art and its spiritual significance through visual depictions and explanations.
Highlights
- Covers deities, bodhisattvas, and spiritual masters across Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana schools.
- Details roles, symbols, and teachings of key Buddhist figures.
- Explains historical and cultural context, including rituals and meditation practices.
- Explores Buddhist iconography and its spiritual significance.
- Highlights cultural variety from Himalayan Vajrayana to East Asian Mahayana.
Themes
Available formats
1 formatPaperback
Physical
All 77 Districts COD
Nationwide cash on delivery
7-day exchange
Damage or wrong edition
Genuine print
Direct from publishers
Specifications
10 detailsAbout the author
Community Reviews
Sign in to Write a ReviewWrong edition? Want a different title?
Tell us about a book, edition or format you'd like us to stock — or flag anything off about this page.
Sign in to send us a message - it lets us reply and keeps out spam.
Sign inMore from Chandra B. Shakya
All by Chandra B. Shakya →
Questions about this book
Which Buddhist traditions are covered in this book?
The book covers Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana schools of Buddhism.
What kind of figures are introduced?
It introduces deities, enlightened beings (bodhisattvas), and spiritual masters, detailing their roles, symbols, and teachings.
Does the book explain Buddhist iconography?
Yes, it explains Buddhist iconography, symbols, and their application in meditation.
Is there a focus on any particular region?
It explores cultural variety, including Himalayan Vajrayana and East Asian Mahayana traditions.
What is the book's approach to the subject?
It provides an introductory overview, presenting historical and cultural context for the figures and their roles in rituals and practices.