The Circle of Bliss

The Circle of Bliss
Author: John C. Huntington
Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2003
Genre: Art, Tantric-Buddhist
ISBN: 1932476016

Published in conjunction with a 2003 exhibition co-organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this hefty, oversize (10x13 catalogue features approximately 160 powerful masterpieces of Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Chinese, and Mongolian art produced over the pa

The Sand Mandala of Vajrabhairava

The Sand Mandala of Vajrabhairava
Author: Daniel Cozort
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1995
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Explains the symbolism of one of Buddhism's most colorful mandalas.

Meditation on Vajrabhairava

Meditation on Vajrabhairava
Author: Pha-boṅ-kha-pa Byams-pa-bstan-ʼdzin-ʼphrin-las-grya-mtsho
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1990
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

On the procedures for doing the serviceable retreat of the glorious solitary hero Vajrabhairava, with the sadhana victory over evil.

Art of Tibet

Art of Tibet
Author: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780520051409

The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols

The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols
Author:
Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781932476033

Based on the author's previous publication The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, this handbook contains an array of symbols and motifs, accompanied by succinct explanations. It provides treatment of the essential Tibetan religious figures, themes and motifs, both secular and religious.

Self-initiation of Vajrabhairava

Self-initiation of Vajrabhairava
Author: Pha-boṅ-kha-pa Byams-pa-bstan-ʼdzin-ʼphrin-las-rgya-mtsho
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The texts presented here are an intermediate-length sadhana and a concise self-initiation ritual of the Solitary Hero Vajrabhiarava. After receiving the Highest yoga Tantra initiation of Vajrabhairava, and then completing the retreat of this deity, with the compensating ritual fire offering of peace, one is authorized to do the self-initiation. It is important to do the self-initiation in order to restore broken vows and tantric commitments. A sadhana must be done in conjunction with self-initiation will enable many practitioners to do this practice more frequently.

Buddhism Between Tibet and China

Buddhism Between Tibet and China
Author: Matthew Kapstein
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0861718062

Exploring the long history of cultural exchange between 'the Roof of the World' and 'the Middle Kingdom,' Buddhism Between Tibet and China features a collection of noteworthy essays that probe the nature of their relationship, spanning from the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 CE) to the present day. Annotated and contextualized by noted scholar Matthew Kapstein and others, the historical accounts that comprise this volume display the rich dialogue between Tibet and China in the areas of scholarship, the fine arts, politics, philosophy, and religion. This thoughtful book provides insight into the surprisingly complex history behind the relationship from a variety of geographical regions. Includes contributions from Rob Linrothe, Karl Debreczeny, Elliot Sperling, Paul Nietupski, Carmen Meinert, Gray Tuttle, Zhihua Yao, Ester Bianchi, Fabienne Jagou, Abraham Zablocki, and Matthew Kapstein.

The Gods of Northern Buddhism

The Gods of Northern Buddhism
Author: Alice Getty
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780486255750

Invaluable reference covers names, attributes, symbolism, representations of deities in Mahayana pantheon of China, Japan, Tibet, etc. 185 illus.

Vajrabhaiava

Vajrabhaiava
Author: Annegret Hahn
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3751980725

Sadhana Vajrabhairava - English Version - only for Practitioner with Initiation and a qualified Teacher The practice of Vajrabhairava is a practice of Anuttara Yogatantra. You must have an initiation and teachings by a qualified teacher. Please ask a center of Tibetan Buddhism for information. The word "Yoga" means exercise and the word "tantra" continuum. The exercise is to meditate and to understand the teachings. The sadhana practice should be done daily. The text is a symbolic text. You must have explanations. So you need teachings. Tantra is a practice exclusively for the advanced.