Ritual Symbolism Used on Buddhist Statuary and Ritual Objects
Explores the symbolism of the ritual objects that are used on statues and paintings and explains the ritual meaning of the objects associated with Buddhism. Although this is not an exhaustive study, this book serves as an introduction forn Western students to Buddhism itself. Each individual symbol is clearly illustrated and accompanied by a short explanation of its significance.
Singing bowls, also called Tibetan bells, have found their way from the Himalayas to the rest of the world, fascinating more and more Western people, many of whom finally buy one or more bowls. The mystery of their origin and function, as well as the demand for usage guidelines are growing right along with their reputation. With her bestseller "Singing Bowls: A Practical Handbook," Eva Rudy Jansen made a solid base for this new "Singing Bowl Handbook," and Dick de Ruiter elaborated on the concept with new data on the history and origin of singing bowls, their effects and therepeutic usage, and methods for choosing your own.
There is nothing in the world that does not speak to us. Everything and everybody reveals their own nature, character, and secrets continuously. The more we open our inner senses, the more we can understand the voice of everything. The singing bowl is one of the ritual objects of Tibetan culture and has therapeutic value as well. This book imparts information on the use of sound in meditation, healing, and prayer. It explains the Himalayan bowls and the special sounds they make, called sound messages. The author discusses the meeting between East and West, sacrificial dishes, how the bowls work, synchronization and inner messages, shamanism and brainwaves, and provides practical instruction for working with these sounds. The mysteries explained here offer a wonderful overview for those who wish to open their heart and mind to the value of this phenomenon.
THE BOOK OF HINDU IMAGERY provides an extensive compilation of important deities and their divine manifestations so that modern students can understand the significance of the Hindu pantheon.
Dieses Werk bietet eine übersichtliche Auswahl an mythologischen Gestalten Indiens wie Rama, Krishna und Shiva. Es erläutert deren Erscheinungsformen, rituelle Gebärden und mythologischen Hintergründe verständlich. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und ein Stichwortverzeichnis erleichtern die Suche.
