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The Monuments of Sanchi, 3 vols., with the texts of inscription  ed., transl. and ann. by N.G. Majumdar

The Monuments of Sanchi, 3 vols., with the texts of inscription ed., transl. and ann. by N.G. Majumdar

Marshall, Sir John et al.

Vol.1: Text. Vols.2-3: Plates I-CXLI.;The author discusses the history of Sanchi, the description of monuments and their sculptural wealth offering insight into contemporary Indian culture, beliefs and superstitions, arms and armaments, musical instruments etc.

Myanmar architecture: cities of gold, text by MA Thanegi, photographs by Barry Broman

Myanmar architecture: cities of gold, text by MA Thanegi, photographs by Barry Broman


ISBN: 9789814408271, 9814408271

Shaping a period of more than a thousand years, Myanmar Architecture captures the historical essence of a rich culture influenced by trade, Buddhism and colonialism. It also presents a rare chance to gain an insight into the rich traditions, culture and history of a country long-hidden from the outside world. Full-colour photographs capture the ancient spirit of this beautiful land and an infor...

Namma: a Tibetan love story

Namma: a Tibetan love story

Karko, Kate

ISBN: 9780340767399, 0340767391

This book is about an exchange of cultures and is an intimate portrayal of the life of the Tibetan nomads. Beautifully written and compellingly told, Namma is a travel book and a love story for our times.

The Nepalese legacy in Tibetan painting

The Nepalese legacy in Tibetan painting

Jackson, David P

ISBN: 9780977213184, 0977213188

In this book, the author identifies the full extent of the Beri style. Featuring several major works, including a painting of four minutely detailed mandalas by fifteenth-century Newari artist and the last two known commissions in the Beri style, the book places Beri in a context more complex than previously imagined.

Nispanna-yogavali: Sanskrit and Tibetan texts with English translation

Nispanna-yogavali: Sanskrit and Tibetan texts with English translation

Chandra, Lokesh et al

ISBN: 9788177421422, 8177421425

The Nispannayogavali has been a major source for the identification and symbolism of the mandalas for the last sixty years. It was written by Abhayakaragupta who headed the great Vikramasila monastery. Born as the son of the King of Singala, he was ordained in the Sarvastivada tradition, and studied the Tantras at Nalanda and Vikramasila.

Notes on the Amaravati Stupa

Notes on the Amaravati Stupa

Burgess, J

ISBN: 9788180900686, 8180900681

On the Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China & Southeast Asia

On the Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China & Southeast Asia

Krishnan, Gauri Parimoo

ISBN: 9789810595692, 9810595697

On the path to void: Buddhist art of the Tibetan realm, ed. by Pratapaditya Pal, with a foreword by Dalai Lama

On the path to void: Buddhist art of the Tibetan realm, ed. by Pratapaditya Pal, with a foreword by Dalai Lama


ISBN: 9788185026336, 8185026335

In three sections on architectural monuments, sculpture, and painting and fabric images, the essays in this volume cover monasteries, palaces, icons, wall-paintings, and the most widely known form of Tibetan art - Thankas. From the time of the Yarlung dynasty when Tibet was a formidable power, to the continuing and relentless Sinification of Tibetan culture, and going beyond political boundarie...

Origin and development of Buddhist images

Origin and development of Buddhist images

Srivastava, Kamal Shankar

ISBN: 9788131302422, 8131302423

This book attempts to deal exhaustively the images of Bodhisattvas, Buddha as their origin, development and their iconograpic study. The various phases and development of symbolic, theriomorphic, anthropmorphic as well as divine icons of Gautama, the Buddha are described in this present work.

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Dambula, photographs by M.W.E Karunaratne, (Singhli and English), introduction in Singhli and English

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Dambula, photographs by M.W.E Karunaratne, (Singhli and English), introduction in Singhli and English

Chutiwongs, Nandana et al

ISBN: 9789556130058, 9556130055

Dambulla is one of the most famous cave shrines with paintings in Sri Lanka.

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Samudragiri Vihara, photographs by M.W.E Karunaratne, (Singhli and English), introduction in Singhli and English

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Samudragiri Vihara, photographs by M.W.E Karunaratne, (Singhli and English), introduction in Singhli and English

Chutiwongs, Nandana et al

ISBN: 9789556130232, 9556130233

The Samudragiri Vihara is situated in the village of Veheragalla, Mirissa, in the Matara District of Sri Lanka.

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, photography by M.W.E. Karunaratne (24 pages in Sinhalese, 28-126 in English)

Paintings of Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, photography by M.W.E. Karunaratne (24 pages in Sinhalese, 28-126 in English)

Chutiwongs, Nandana et al.

ISBN: 9789556130256, 955613025X

(24 pages in Sinhalese, 28-126 in English). Description of plates in Sinhalese and English.

A panorama of the life of Lord Buddha, ed. by Supriya Roy et al

A panorama of the life of Lord Buddha, ed. by Supriya Roy et al

Haldar, Asitkumar

ISBN: 9789381640500, 9381640505

The volume contains 32 paintings of Haldar depicting the life of Lord Buddha, with annotations and introduction by the editors.

Past lives of the Buddha: Wat Si Chum - art, architecture and inscriptions, ed. by Peter Skilling et al.

Past lives of the Buddha: Wat Si Chum - art, architecture and inscriptions, ed. by Peter Skilling et al.


ISBN: 9789749863459, 9749863453

The book examines a single monument in detail, from several perspectives. It presents new data and proposes interesting new theories. The study of monument like Wat si Chum is an exercise in education.

Pilgrimage and Buddhist art, ed. by Adriana Proser

Pilgrimage and Buddhist art, ed. by Adriana Proser


ISBN: 9780300155662, 0300155662

The concept of Buddhist pilgrimage as it developed throughout Asia, becoming the impetus for new forms of art and visual culture, is the subject of this Asia Society exhibition, Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art, which brings together more than ninety objects from significant North American museum and private collections.

Sculptures of Lonad cave and Pandava Leni (identification and interpretation)

Sculptures of Lonad cave and Pandava Leni (identification and interpretation)

Talim, Meena

ISBN: 9789380852935, 9380852932

Based on Buddhist literary sources, the present book compiles a research on two Buddhist caves, namely Lonad at Kalyana and Pandava-Leni at Nasik.

Polonnaruva: the silver capital of Sri Lanka

Polonnaruva: the silver capital of Sri Lanka

Prematilleke, PL et al.

ISBN: 9789556131116, 9556131116

Traces of the Sarvastivadins in the Buddhist Monasteries of Kucha, with appendices by Petra Kieffer-Pulz and Yoko Taniguchi

Traces of the Sarvastivadins in the Buddhist Monasteries of Kucha, with appendices by Petra Kieffer-Pulz and Yoko Taniguchi

Vignato, Giuseppe et al.

ISBN: 9789387496750, 9387496759

The innovative approach to the study of Kuchean Buddhism presented in this book examines the material remains in order to identify the type of Buddhism practiced in the region, which left its traces in the rock- and surface monasteries. In addition to drawing upon as yet unpublished data from in situ fieldwork, this study also undertakes a detailed reading of the records and photographs of earl...

Rani ki Vav: the abode of Bodhisattvas and Dakinis

Rani ki Vav: the abode of Bodhisattvas and Dakinis

Rao, Rekha

ISBN: 9788177421354, 8177421352

Rani ki Vav--a seven storey stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, is a golden monument studded with beautiful sculptures of gods, goddesses and semi-divines, over 800 in number. The beautifully adorned male deities, hitherto acknowledged as various Brahmanical gods, have now been identified as Bodhisattvas of five Dhyani Buddhas because of the presence of a mini-Buddha on top of each figure. The goddesse...

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