{"product_id":"9780834824232","title":"The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe  Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols   \u003c\/i\u003eis  a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred  art. Robert Beer provides a deep and encompassing insight into the vast array  of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan  Buddhism.  The succinct descriptions that accompany his detailed line drawings  reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols. Beer unravels the  multiple layers of symbolism and meaning contained within the iconography,  affording the reader a panoramic vision into the deeper dimensions of this  sacred art.         Drawn  largely from Beer's monumental work   \u003ci\u003eThe  Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs,  \u003c\/i\u003e  the meticulous brush drawings in this book depict all of the major Buddhist  symbols and motifs, including the various groups of auspicious symbols;  cosmological symbols; natural and mythical animals, such as the dragon,   \u003ci\u003egaruda\u003c\/i\u003e,  and   \u003ci\u003emakara\u003c\/i\u003e;  the entire assembly of ritual tantric implements and weapons; magical and  wrathful symbols; handheld emblems, attributes, and plants; esoteric Vajrayana  offerings; and   \u003ci\u003emudras\u003c\/i\u003e,  or ritual hand gestures.","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069952147696,"sku":"9780834824232","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780834824232_p0.jpg?v=1763812550","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780834824232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}