books by Serindia Publications     books:       The Raven Crown: The Origins of Buddhist Monarchy in Bhutan Michael Aris Serindia Publications, 2005 The hereditary monarchy of the Wangchuk dynasty was established in 1907 in the independent Himalayan state of Bhutan, thus introducing one of the world's most recent experiments in kingship. The new order quickly replaced a theocracy founded in the seventeenth century by the first of the "Dharma Rajas", a lineage of reincarnating lamas known by the title of Shabdrung. The first king of the new dynasty, Ugyen Wangchuk (1862-1926), was a ...             Bhutan: Hidden Lands of Happiness7 reviews John Wehrheim Serindia Publications, Inc., 2008 It's wonderful! John's window into another culture, his new book entitled Bhutan: Hidden Lands of Happiness, is bright and clear. His book is filled with marvelous stories of his travels and the legends and history of this amazing country. His exquisite photographs look through the lens into the very soul of a traditional Tantric Buddhist culture and its remarkable people. His stories are filled with great ...             Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs15 reviews Robert Beer Serindia Publications, Inc, 2004 The 'Wonderful' Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs!!! I love this book. Having found it a few years back at a tattoo shop in Santa Cruz, California, I was only able to look at it for a short time but I was able to gain so much knowledge as to the wealth of designs and deep meaning found in Tibetan art. This book stayed in my mind thereafter. Here it is a few years and a couple tattoos later and the book resurfaced on Amazon. Great price, great ...             The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan1 review Honolulu Academy of Arts Serindia Publications, Inc., 2008 A Gift For All Who Have Been To Bhutan or Long To Travel There From the moment my husband and I set foot on the tarmac of the Paro airport in Bhutan, we knew we weren't, as Dorothy says to her little dog, in Kansas any more! With each step we took, we discovered more that drew us to the conclusion that Bhutan is like a shining jewel set in the Himalayas, inhabited by kind and colorful people. Since Buddhism is the nation's religion it is not surprising that ...             Portraits of the Masters: Bronze Sculptures of the Tibetan Buddhist Lineages Serindia Publications, 2003 Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism is rapidly becoming a part of our cultural landscape, an element of human civilisation with its own universal appeal. Nevertheless public awareness remains limited concerning the great teachers and visionaries who over fourteen centuries formulated and expounded the system of thought which in the 21st century seems the most contemporary of the world religions. And yet there is a rich written tradition dating back at ...             Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols5 reviews Robert Beer Serindia Publications, Inc, 2003 Especially informative for connoisseurs of Tibetan art The Handbook Of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols by Robert Beer (who has studied and practice Tibetan thanga painting for more than thirty years) is a straightforward reference guide to the meaningful symbolism of sacred Tibetan art. Black-and-white illustrations depict all the major Buddhist symbols and motifs, while the text offers depth and interpretation behind the meaning and usage of each. The ...             The Dalai Lamas: A Visual History Serindia Publications, 2005 With the respect and fame the current Fourteenth has come to enjoy around the world, the title "Dalai Lama" has entered global consciousness, and yet few people know its origin, meaning, or the system of reincarnation behind it. We cannot understand Tibet?s long and rich history without looking at the lives of the fourteen men who have held this title. The Dalai Lamas: A Visual History presents the history of all fourteen Dalai Lamas in ...             From the Land of the Thunder Dragon: Textile Arts of Bhutan1 review Michael Aris, Françoise Pommaret Serindia Publications, Inc., 2008 Comprehensive and Beautiful Resource This book catalogued the show at Salem's Peabody Essex Museum in 1994. It provides a very comprehensive study of textiles - a highly revered commodity - in Bhutan. Illustrations of every textile type, from wearables and costumes to rugs to thangkas, are of high quality. Excellent resource for weavers, dyers, and fiber artists in general, as well as theater.             The Silk Road: Trade, Travel, War And Faith2 reviews Serindia Publications, 2004 An extraordinary accomplishment "The Silk Road: Trade, Travel, War And Faith" is the best book of its kind I've ever seen. It looks like a coffee-table book, with a lot of fascinating pictures of Silk Road manuscripts, artifacts, archaeological sites, and landscapes, but unlike most coffee table books the text is meaty and up-to-date. It's centered on early-Twentieth Century explorations (especially by Aurel Stein) in ...             Tibet: The Position of International Law Conference of International Lawyers on Issues Relating to Self-determi Serindia Publications, 1994 Nearly every day there are reports from around the world of bitter struggles involving the rights of peoples to self-determination. Failure to resolve such disputes often ends in armed conflict. Tibetans are the exception because non-violence is their creed. It is therefore most necessary to find a path which will, within the framework of international law, examine their claims for self-determination and independence, and find a peaceful ...             Kathmandu Valley Style Lisa Choegyal, Craig Potton, ... Serindia Publications, 2008 Nepal is widely acclaimed for its unique art and architectural styles. The ancient palaces, temples, courtyards and streetscapes of Kathmandu Valley are protected as no less than seven World Heritage Sites. Shrines are worshipped daily as part of Nepal's vibrant living heritage. Recent efforts to preserve the architectural heritage of Kathmandu have carefully and authentically restored many of the Valley s important public monuments. Lesser ...             Empowered Masters: Tibetan Wall Paintings of Mahasiddhas at Gyantse Ulrich von Schroeder Serindia Publications, Inc., 2006 Some of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monuments to have survived the ravages of history are the temples and chapels at Gyantse in Southern Tibet. In a chapel on the upper floor of the Palkhor Tsuglagkhang there exist superb wall paintings of the legendary eighty-four mahasiddhas ? tantric adepts who, through effort and practice, have attained perfection and are endowed with extraordinary powers. These 15th-century images are the most ...             Aurel Stein On The Silk Road.1 review Susan Whitfield Serindia Publications, 2004 photos great; writing stinks Whitfield does a great service in providing these lovely photos of artworks that rarely are exhibited at the British Museum or the other museums in the West, presumably because of political considerations. Even on the British Museum website it is difficult to see these wonderful paintings. When will the BM get smart and showcase these awesome artworks to the world? The design and use of ...             Chinese Sculpture: A Great Tradition Ann Paludan Serindia Publications, 2006 Archaeological discoveries over the last fifty years have revolutionised knowledge about Chinese sculpture, revealing the length and strength of a hitherto unsuspected tradition stretching back to prehistoric times. This tradition was concerned with the powers of statuary. Unwritten, it was based on beliefs shared by all classes on the nature of the cosmos, the importance of maintaining contact with the ancestors and the idea that ...             Kathmandu Valley Painting: The Jucker Collection1 review Hugo E. Kreijger Serindia Publications, 1999 KATHMANDU VALLEY PAINTING. THE JUCKER COLLECTION IN MY OPINION ART BOOKS MUST BE AVAILABLE IN TWO FORMS AT LEAST. THE FIRST A DELUXE EDITION AND THE SECOND AN EDITION ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WANT EITHER CANNOT BUY EXPENSIVE EDITIONS, IN BOTH QUALITY IS A MUST. THERE MIGHT BE A THIRD CHOICE FOR THOSE WILLING TO HAVE A MASTERWORK BY MEANS OF A LIMITED EDITION NOT ONLY IN ITS PRESENTATION BUT ALSO WHITH A PARTICULAR OR ...             Islamic Calligraphy from the Wellco Library Nikolaj Serikoff Serindia Publications, Inc., 2007 The Wellcome Library is one of the world's greatest collections of books, manuscripts, archives, films and paintings on the history of medicine from the earliest times to the present day. The Library's Asian Collections comprise electronic and printed books and manuscripts in more than 40 languages ranging for over 4000 years. This lavishly illustrated book conveys the visual richness of the Wellcome collection of Islamic calligraphy for ...             The Flying Mystics of Tibetan Buddhism Glenn H. Mullin Serindia Publications, Inc., 2006 The urge to fly has transfixed human imagination with a steady, irresistible charm for millennia. This catalog presents Tibetan paintings that explore the theme of flying as a spiritual power. In Buddhist thought, flight is within our potential as human beings. With advanced spiritual development come supernatural powers such as flying, levitation, or the ability to walk through the sky as some walk on a mountain path. Indo-Tibetan literature is ...             Japanese Agent in Tibet: My Ten Years of Travel in Disguise Hisao Kimura, Scott Berry Serindia Publications, 1990 Fascinating and adventurous true story of a Japanese agent in disguise as a Mongolian pilgrim. 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