The sacred arts play an essential, intrinsic role in Tibetan Buddhist practice. Here, one of the great practitioners and master artists of our time presents a guide to the Tibetan Buddhist path, from preliminary practices through enlightenment, from the artist's perspective. With profound wisdom, he shows how visual representations of the sacred in paintings, sculptures, mandalas, and stupas can be an essential support to practice throughout the path. This work, based on the author's landmark Tibetan text, The Path to Liberation, includes basic Buddhist teachings and practices, clearly pointing out the relevance of these for both the sacred artist and the practitioner, along with an overview of the history and iconography of Buddhist art.

Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Snow Lion (April 11, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 161180387X
ISBN-13: 978-1611803877
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds