Tibet : Buddhas, Götter, Heilige / herausgegeben von Clara B. Wilpert ; unter Mitarbeit von Maria Angela Algar ; mit einem Gruβwort von S.H. dem Dalai Lama ; mit Beiträgen von Maria Angela Algar [and others] = Tibet : Buddhas, gods, saints / edited by Clara B. Wilpert ; in collaboration with Maria Angela Algar ; with a foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama ; with contributions by Maria Angela Algar [and others].
Publisher:
Prestel,
Copyright Date:
2001
Description:
159 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 31 cm
Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, held at the Museum der Kulturen Basel. Includes bibliographical references (page [160].
Contents:
A precious treasure house of goodness and benefits / Clara B. Wilpert -- Tibet, Switzerland, and the art of Buddhism / Maria Angela Algar -- Saints. A mouse click away from nirvana / Wangpo Tethong -- Buddhas. Embodiment of the ultimate truths / Maria Angela Algar -- Gods. As fearless as a mouse / Rakra T.C. Tethong -- Monks. A life of study / Loten Dahortsang -- Temples. Visiting with the Gods / Lama Tenzin Jottotshang, Loten Dahortsang -- Exile. Not empty-handed / Peter Grieder.
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