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| Author(s) : Linrothe, Rob and Watt, Jeff J |
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| ISBN : 1932476083 | | EAN : 9781932476088 | | Cover : Paperback | | Pages : 322 | | Size : 218 x 294mm | | Publisher : Serindia | | Published : 2004 |
Category : Buddhist Art
Category 2 : Tibetan Buddhism: General
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Synopsis:
This work from the Rubin art exhibition focuses on the images of wrathful deities in Indo-Tibetan and Himalayan art, and has a foreword by Matthieu Ricard. The accompanying catalogue to the exhibition takes an in-depth look at the role of these wrathful deities in Himalayan art and religion. These fierce images were once labeled by Europeans as "demonic", but are now open to more sympathetic investigation. Concentrating on 66 works of art, the book investigates how the violence, grotesque features, and explicit postures actually portray protection and benevolence. With nearly 200 colour images highlighting both the visual power and artistic craftsmanship of the artwork the margin between horror and beauty becomes slim. This extensive catalogue includes entries of all exhibited works along with comprehensive essays from the curator, Rob Linrothe, and Asian art experts Watt and Rhie.
"How are we to understand the so-called wrathful deities? In essence, their awesome appearance expresses the invincible power of compassion…wrathfulness here is a way of depicting the formidable energy of a compassion that cannot bear the suffering of beings. There is no trace of hatred or anger in it….wrathfulness is simply a way in which the peaceful nature of primordial wisdom becomes manifest, a very dynamic way required to free beings from particular kinds of suffering. The wisdom-wrath of these deities therefore symbolizes the subjugation of hatred and the other mental poisons that create suffering for both ourselves and others." Matthieu Ricard. |
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