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The
Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols
is
a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred
art. Robert Beer provides a deep and encompassing insight into the vast array
of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan
Buddhism. The succinct descriptions that accompany his detailed line drawings
reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols. Beer unravels the
multiple layers of symbolism and meaning contained within the iconography,
affording the reader a panoramic vision into the deeper dimensions of this
sacred art.

Drawn
largely from Beer's monumental work
The
Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs,

the meticulous brush drawings in this book depict all of the major Buddhist
symbols and motifs, including the various groups of auspicious symbols;
cosmological symbols; natural and mythical animals, such as the dragon,
garuda,
and
makara;
the entire assembly of ritual tantric implements and weapons; magical and
wrathful symbols; handheld emblems, attributes, and plants; esoteric Vajrayana
offerings; and
mudras,
or ritual hand gestures.