Meeting the Buddhas: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric Deities

Meeting the Buddhas is a modern classic that provides a vivid and accessible introduction to all the main figures meditated on in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition, with a section on Vajrakila and new images. It is a mine of information and inspiration for those who want to learn about buddhas, bodhisattvas, and tantric deities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2022
Publisher: Windhorse Publications

Meeting the Buddhas is a timeless masterpiece that offers a captivating and approachable introduction to the diverse array of figures meditated upon within the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Originally released in 1993, this revised edition introduces a comprehensive section dedicated to Vajrakila, alongside a host of fresh images and numerous subtle enhancements that enrich and deepen the previous editions. Serving as a vast repository of knowledge for those seeking to delve into the realms of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric deities, it also serves as a source of inspiration for those already engaged in these practices. Vessantara skillfully brings these figures to life, imparting to the reader a genuine sense of what it entails to meditate on them and the profound ways in which they can transform our lives on a profound level. With meticulous detail, it provides comprehensive descriptions of the figures, encompassing their mudras and symbolic emblems, making it an invaluable resource for identifying and gaining deeper insights into specific images.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911407874
Edition number: New ed