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Female Deities in Buddhism: A Concise Guide
Vessantara
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Description for Female Deities in Buddhism: A Concise Guide
Paperback. Queens and crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. The female deities of Buddhism inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. Vessantara invites us to learn more about ourselves as women and men by reflecting on these figures, for within us lie the seeds of love and wisdom. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 b&w illustrations, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: HRE; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. The female deities of Buddhism inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. This is a practical introduction to the major female deities of Buddhism suitable for general readers and includes figures from Tibet, India and China. It includes: the main figures encountered by Westerners; the meaning and purpose of mantras, sacred symbols, colours and art; a clear account of Buddhist visualization practice and how it works; an exploration of the place of women and the feminine divine in Buddhism; and over 20 figures including the five Wisdom Queens, female Buddhas ... Read more
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. The female deities of Buddhism inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. This is a practical introduction to the major female deities of Buddhism suitable for general readers and includes figures from Tibet, India and China. It includes: the main figures encountered by Westerners; the meaning and purpose of mantras, sacred symbols, colours and art; a clear account of Buddhist visualization practice and how it works; an exploration of the place of women and the feminine divine in Buddhism; and over 20 figures including the five Wisdom Queens, female Buddhas ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Windhorse Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
221g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781899579532
SKU
V9781899579532
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Ref
99-15
About Vessantara
A much published and well-respected Buddhist author, meditator and teacher, Vessantara is a senior member of the Western Buddhist Order. He holds a particular love for Tibetan Buddhism and his known particularly as an effective storyteller.
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