num_pages: 92
description: pThe mandala is one of the most powerful expressions of Buddhism's unified view of cosmos. It represents the integration of human and divine realms, the microcosm and macrocosm. It is at one and the same time an artistic process, a support for meditation, a pictorial representation of doctrine and a map to initiation. /ppiTibetan Mandala: Art Practice/i considers the manifold aspects of the mandala focusing upon the great Kalachakra Mandala, also known as The Wheel of Time. The creation of a mandala is a sacred enterprise, intended to establish peace on earth, and requires the utmost care. The slightest mistake in its construction can render it ineffective. The colored sands out of which it is composed are scattered once the ritual of initiation is completed, to confirm the impermanent nature of all being./ppThis book seeks to present mandalas both as works of art and vehicles for the transmission of Buddhist teachings. Tibetan lamas say the Kalachakra Mandala is of vital importance for the world of today. It is a witness to the doctrine of wisdom and compassion: one has to listen for it./p
language: English
title: Tibetan Mandala: Art & Practice, the Wheel of Time
titlecomplete: Tibetan Mandala: Art & Practice, the Wheel of Time
genres: Art
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Konecky & Konecky