Golden Buddha Statue: Master's Principal Deity

Author: Qi Cheng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Golden and Bronze Buddha Statues: Teachers and Deities of Esoteric Practice – The sculptures of teachers and esoteric deities are an important part of Tibetan Buddhist art, possessing significant cultural relic and artistic value. The Golden and Bronze Buddha Statues: Teachers and Deities of Esoteric Practice provides an in-depth explanation of the various forms of these two types of sculptures. The series "Golden and Bronze Buddha Statues" edited by our publishing house has already published volumes such as All Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Goddesses, Teachers and Deities of Esoteric Practice, and Dakinis and Protectors. The series is divided into four volumes, collecting 480 Buddha statues with detailed notes on their dimensions, eras, and artistic styles.
A teacher in Tibetan Buddhism is a highly accomplished monk who excels in both learning and propagation of the Dharma, often referred to as a "lama" in Tibetan, meaning "teacher." Esoteric deities are the most revered deities in Tibetan Buddhism. The Golden and Bronze Buddha Statues: Teachers and Deities of Esoteric Practice introduces the sculptures of widely practiced teachers and esoteric deities in Tibetan Buddhism through images.