Gods, Goddesses and Religious Symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism

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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9993334782
Publication Date: 2005

Product Code: 13310

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This book has been written for those who would like to know about gods and goddesses in Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism. Tibetan deities as well as those associated with sutras (esoteric discourses) are also dealt with in detail. It would be of special interest to visitors who come to Nepal for a short visit. Since most of the sculptures, paintings are based on religious mythologies, therefore, a basic understanding of the religion is also necessary.

Gods, Goddesses and Religious Symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism, Paperback, 2005, 352 Pages, $34.00

1. Why this book?
2. Introduction.
3. Religions in Nepal.
4. Why images?
5. Why and how image worship?
6. Why many Gods and Goddess?
7. Hindu deities not constant.
8. Why some deities have many arms and heads?
9. Why Saturday is holiday in Nepal?
10. Why animals as vahana or vehicle?
11. Why animal sacrifices?
12. Basic concepts of Hinduism.
13. About cows and taboo about beef.
14. Some unique Hindu Gods and Goddesses in Nepal.
15. Gods and Goddesses.
16. Major Hindu deities.
17. Ten incarnations of Vishnu.
18. Vishwarupa.
19. Goddesses.
20. Yama (God of death).
21. Nagas (Snake deities).
22. General feature of Buddhism.
23. Buddhist deities.
24. Pantheon of Vajrayana Buddhism.
25. Hybrid deities.
26. Tantric deities.
27. Tibetan Buddhism.
28. Tibetan deities.
29. Summary of Tibetan deities.
30. Important Tibetan deities.
31. Some distinguished masters.
32. Glossary.
33. Select references.
34. Index.

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