Six Paths of Rebirth and Hellish Spirit in Thangkas

Author: Shaanxi Normal University Press
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the theory of life and death in Tibetan Buddhism's Vajrayana from a popular perspective. Where do humans come from, and what world will they encounter after death? Humans have always strived to find answers to this question. With the magical charm of Thangka art, this book vividly and clearly presents the unique views of Tibetan Buddhism's Vajrayana—the belief that after death, humans enter the bardo state and are once again thrown into the endless cycle of the six realms. At the same time, it reveals the concrete depiction of hell and its profound impact on the secular masses with detailed and profound brushwork. The book selects over 100 beautifully painted and exceptionally precious Thangkas, famous murals from Tibetan monasteries, and other religious artworks. In a popular writing style and with concise and appropriate explanatory text, it uncovers the most mysterious concepts of reincarnation and life and death in Tibetan Buddhism. This book systematically introduces the theory of life and death in Tibetan Buddhism's Vajrayana from a popular perspective. Where do humans come from, and what world will they encounter after death? Humans have always strived to find answers to this question. With the magical charm of Thangka art, this book vividly and clearly presents the unique views of Tibetan Buddhism's Vajrayana—the belief that after death, humans enter the bardo state and are once again thrown into the endless cycle of the six realms. At the same time, it reveals the concrete depiction of hell and its profound impact on the secular masses with detailed and profound brushwork.