The encyclopedia of Tibetan symbols and motifs / text and illustrations by Robert Beer.

  • Beer, Robert, 1947-
Date:
1999
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Tibetan symbols and motifs

Publication/Creation

Boston : Shambala ; New York : Distributed in the United States by Random House, 1999.

Physical description

xviii, 368 pages, 5 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 31 cm

Contributors

Contents

Landscape elements -- Flowers and trees -- Animals -- Narrative subjects -- Cosmology -- Mudras -- The chakravartin and his seven precious possessions -- Auspicious symbols -- Various peaceful offerings, jewels, and ritual implements -- The wheel of sharp weapons.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. [5]).

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Quick Ref. Collection
    BU.256 (Folios)
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 157062416X