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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First. 8vo. Immediate despatch from the UK. Book.

Contents Foreword Preface 1 Introduction 2 General introduction to the study of mandalas 3 Mahakarunagarbha-mandala 4 Vajradhatu-mandala 5 The doctrine of Shingon 6 Appendices Bibliography IndexA fundamental work for the philosophic and artistic understanding of the theory and graphic representation of the mandalas in general and especially in the Shingon tradition of Japan Details the philosophy patriarchs and sacred canon of Mantrayana its ulterior development into two branches in Japan the nature and different kinds of mandalas as well as their classification and essential principles The twin mandalas of Vairocana based on the Mahavairocana-sutra and the Sarva-tathagata-tattva-sangraha are detailed in all aspects their basic ideas their interrelationship and differences in character their configuration and symbolism The iconography of all the deities is given at length from the root text from the Hizoki of Kobo Daishi and from the graphic representation ;which is the prime theme of the work The work ends with the doctrine of Shingon Mantrayana its differences from exoteric or popular Buddhism the three universals the triple mystery the four kinds of dharmakayas the stupa of five circles the five knowledges the three degrees of Tantric abhiÝeka empowerment bodhicitta and so on It is a sine qua non for the comprehension of the history iconography and aesthetics of mandalas with their inexhaustible Olympus of divine beings symbolising the mystic experience in the plenitude of ecstasis 293 pp. 32 b/w plates, 77 col. plates (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised English Edition/A New English Ed. 704 + xxi + pp. Vol. III.1 (Part 1) issue only! Complete 4-Part-Set available! Please inquire for the entire set or individual volumes! A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, scarce, true collectible gem! A wonderful copy! A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Dust jacket shows minimal, minor or light wear around edges. Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require additional postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur extra shipping charge for both domestic and/or international shipments. Save $100.- and acquire the entire 4-Part-Set for $400.-.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised English Edition/A New English Ed. 309 + xix + pp. Vol. III.2 (Part 2) issue only! Complete 4-Part-Set available! Please inquire for the entire set or individual volumes! A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, scarce, true collectible gem! A wonderful copy! A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Relevant newspaper article placed by previous owner included. Dust jacket shows minimal, minor or light wear around edges. Save $100.- and acquire the entire 4-Part-Set for $400.-.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised English Edition/A New English Ed. 606 + xvi + pp. Vol. II issue only! Complete 4-Part-Set available! Please inquire for the entire set or individual volumes! A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, scarce, true collectible gem! A wonderful copy! A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Dust jacket shows minimal, minor or light wear around edges. Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require additional postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur extra shipping charge for both domestic and/or international shipments. Save $100.- and acquire the entire 4-Part-Set for $400.-.…

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.