Six Paths of Reincarnation and Hell Spirit in Thangkas

Author: Yang Dian
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Publish Date: 2006-12-20
Features: Colorful Collectible Edition. Where do people go after death? Reincarnate as humans or ascend to become Buddhas? 260 detailed illustrations of Thangkas reveal the mysterious and tempting theory of life and death. This book systematically introduces the Tibetan Buddhist esoteric teachings on life and death from a popular perspective. Where do people come from, and what kind of world will they encounter after death? Humans have been striving to find answers to this question. With the magical charm of Thangka art, this book vividly and clearly presents the unique views of Tibetan Buddhist esotericism—the belief that after death, people enter the bardo state and are once again thrown into the endless cycle of the six realms. At the same time, it uses detailed and profound descriptions to reveal the concrete depiction of hell and its profound impact on ordinary people. The book selects over 100 beautifully drawn and exceptionally precious Thangkas, famous murals from Tibetan monasteries, and other religious artworks. With an easy-to-understand writing style and concise and appropriate explanations, it reveals the most mysterious and tempting theory of life and death in Tibetan Buddhism.