Buddhist Goddesses Of India
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Buddhist Goddesses Of India
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Author : Miranda Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-25
Buddhist Goddesses Of India written by Miranda Shaw and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-25 with Religion categories.
"The Indian Buddhist world abounds with goddesses--voluptuous tree spirits, maternal nurturers, potent healers and protectors, transcendent wisdom figures, cosmic mothers of liberation, and dancing female Buddhas. Despite their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, these female deities have received relatively little scholarly attention, and no comprehensive study of the female pantheon has been available. Buddhist Goddesses of India is the essential and definitive guide to divinities that, as Miranda Shaw writes, "operate from transcendent planes of bliss and awareness for as long as their presence may benefit living beings." Beautifully illustrated, the book chronicles the histories, legends, and artistic portrayals of nineteen goddesses and several related human figures and texts. Drawing on a sweeping range of material, from devotional poetry and meditation manuals to rituals and artistic images, Shaw reveals the character, powers, and practice traditions of the female divinities. Interpretations of intriguing traits such as body color, stance, hairstyle, clothing, jewelry, hand gestures, and handheld objects lend deep insight into the symbolism and roles of each goddess. In addition to being a comprehensive reference, this book traces the fascinating history of these goddesses as they evolved through the early, Mahayana, and Tantric movements in India and found a place in the pantheons of Tibet and Nepal."--Publisher's website.
Buddhist Goddesses Of India
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Author : Miranda Eberle Shaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Buddhist Goddesses Of India written by Miranda Eberle Shaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Buddhist goddesses categories.
Illustrations: Numerous B/w and Colour Illustrations Description: The Indian Buddhist world abounds with goddesses-voluptuous tree spirits, maternal nurturers, potent healers and protectors, transcendent wisdom figures, cosmic mothers of liberation, and dancing female Buddhas. Despite their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, these female deities have received relatively little scholarly attention, and no comprehensive study of the female pantheon has been available. Buddhist Goddesses of India is the essential and definitive guide to divinities that, as Miranda Show writes, operate from transcendent planes of bliss and awareness for as long as their presence may benefit living beings. Beautifully illustrated, the book chronicles the histories, legends, and artistic portrayals of nineteen goddesses and several related human figures and texts. Drawing on a sweeping range of material, from devotional poetry and meditation manuals to rituals and artistic images, Shaw reveals the character, powers, and practice traditions of the female divinities. Interpretations of intriguing traits such as body color, stance, hairstyle, clothing, jewelry, hand gestures, and handheld objects lend deep insight into the symbolism and roles of each goddess. In addition to being a comprehensive reference, this book traces the fascinating history of these goddesses as they evolved through the early, Mahayana, and Tantric movements in India and found a place in the pantheons of Tibet and Nepal.
The Iconic Female
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Author : Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat
language : en
Publisher: Monash Asia Institute
Release Date : 2008
The Iconic Female written by Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat and has been published by Monash Asia Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.
The energy of the goddess fills every facet of Indian life. To her devotees, the goddess appears in myriad forms: mother, boon-giver, destroyer of evil, divine lover, protector and/or bloodthirsty ogress. The more that is discovered about her, the more teasingly complex and multivalent the Devi appears. She is both constant and changing, loved and feared, worshipped and forgotten, only to be re-discovered and worshiped again. In this book, for the first time, ten Australian researchers, working on many aspects of the Devi, have come together and offered, in a single collection, new research on the divine female. This book begins a renewed quest for the iconic Devi who continues to emerge in her many, unpredictably powerful forms.
Indian Gods And Goddesses Hindu Jain And Buddhist Goddesses
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Author : Shanti Lal Nagar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Indian Gods And Goddesses Hindu Jain And Buddhist Goddesses written by Shanti Lal Nagar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Goddesses, Indic categories.
Female Deities In Buddhism
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Author : Vessantara
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2003
Female Deities In Buddhism written by Vessantara and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Philosophy categories.
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. Female deities in Buddhism take many forms to inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. Enter the magical realm of gently compassionate Kuan Yin from China, meet the elusive golden goddess from India representing Perfect Wisdom, and tangle with the energetic embodiments of freedom, the fearless sky-dancing dakinis of Tibet. Respected Western Buddhist teacher 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, wisdom and freedom that these figures symbolise in their fullness, qualities we can nurture through contemplating the beauty of these enlightened beings. Engage not just with your head but with your heart. Follow your intuition ... enrich your life. My thanks to Vessantara for a treasure trove of fascinating information, explanation, and anecdote on the feminine divine. This is an invaluable introductory source book.Sandy Boucher, author of Discovering Kwan Yin, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion.
Arousing The Goddess
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Author : Tim Ward
language : en
Publisher: Monkfish Book Publishing
Release Date : 2003-09
Arousing The Goddess written by Tim Ward and has been published by Monkfish Book Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with Psychology categories.
A mixture of sex, love, coming of age, and Buddhism, "Arousing the Goddess" is filled with humor and recognition of the absurdities of life. It has been praised for its honesty and insight. Ward is the author of "What the Buddha Never Taught," which was a bestseller in Canada, and a Book of the Month selection in the United States.
Himalayan Pantheon
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Author : Daniel B. Haber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Himalayan Pantheon written by Daniel B. Haber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Goddesses categories.
Contents Covers- Chapter 1. Hindu Gods, 2. Hindu Goddesses, 3. Buddhist Deities, 4. Buddhist Goddesses, 5. Hybrid Hindu/ Buddhist And Tantrik Deities.
Sacred Animals Of Nepal And India
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Author : Trilok Chandra Majupuria
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Sacred Animals Of Nepal And India written by Trilok Chandra Majupuria and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Animals categories.
Vicissitudes Of The Goddess
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Author : Sree Padma
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-09-17
Vicissitudes Of The Goddess written by Sree Padma and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-17 with Religion categories.
This book provides a detailed history of Hindu goddess traditions with a special focus on the local goddesses of Andhra Pradesh, past and present. The antiquity and the evolution of these goddess traditions are illustrated and documented with the help of archaeological reports, literary sources, inscriptions and art. Tracing the symbols and images of goddess into the brahmanical (Saiva and Vaisnava), Buddhist, and Jaina religious traditions, the book argues effectively how and with what motivations goddesses and their symbolizations were appropriated and transformed. The book also examines the evolution of popular Hindu goddesses such as Durga and Kali, discussing their tribal and agricultural backgrounds. It also deals extensively with how and in what circumstances women are deified and shows how these deified women cults share characteristics with the village goddesses.
Mother Goddesses In Early Indian Religion
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Author : Savitri Dhawan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Mother Goddesses In Early Indian Religion written by Savitri Dhawan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with India categories.