The Tibetan Art of Healing - Ian Baker
This book is based on a revered collection, long ago considered lost, of three-hundred-year-old Tibetan thangkas: elaborate paintings that portray a philosophy of healing based on Buddhist beliefs, Ayurvedic practices and ancient shamanic traditions. Rendered by Tibets foremost traditional artist, Romio Shrestha, using the age-old techniques of painting with rich materials such as gold and lapis lazuli, these breathtaking works reward the minutest contemplation.
The Tibetan Art of Healing is also a practical guide to our search for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. With insights into such «contemporary» ailments as stress, allergies and heart disease, and chapters devoted to aspects of sexual alchemy, rejuvenation and Tantric yoga, this wide-ranging stud
Título: | The Tibetan Art of Healing |
Autor | Ian Baker |
Descripción | This book is based on a revered collection, long ago considered lost, of three-hundred-year-old Tibetan thangkas: elaborate paintings that portray a philosophy of healing based on Buddhist beliefs, Ayurvedic practices and ancient shamanic traditions. Rendered by Tibets foremost traditional artist, Romio Shrestha, using the age-old techniques of painting with rich materials such as gold and lapis lazuli, these breathtaking works reward the minutest contemplation. |
Editorial | Thames & Hudson |
Idioma | Inglés |
Año | 1997 |
Páginas | 192 |
Encuadernación | Tapa blanda. Ilustrado |
Medidas | 31 x 24 cm |
ISBN/EAN: | 9780500279960 |
Estado | Muy buen estado |