The Buddhist Cosmos: Volume II: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Deities, and Mythical Beings of Enlightenment

What if the figures of Buddhism weren't just myths... but maps of the human mind?From the serene presence of Gautama Buddha to the boundless compassion of Avalokiteshvara and the fierce power of Mahakala, Buddhism is filled with extraordinary beings-each representing a path to awakening.But who are they really?And what do they mean for you?In The Buddhist Cosmos, you'll discover:The complete world of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and celestial beingsThe hidden symbolism behind figures like Tara and ManjushriThe mythological structure of the Buddhist universeHow these archetypes reflect your own inner transformationA modern, accessible interpretation of ancient spiritual wisdomThis is not just a book of mythology.It's a guide to understanding enlightenment itself.A guide to understanding the symbolic universe of Buddhism-and what it means for your life.Volume 1 IncludesPART I - THE COSMIC FRAMEWORKPART II - THE BUDDHASPART III - THE GREAT BODHISATTVASPART IV - THE DIVINE FEMININEVolume 2 IncludesPART V - WRATHFUL & ESOTERIC FORMSPART VI - MYTHICAL WORLDS & BEINGSPART VII - GUARDIANS & COSMIC ORDERPART VIII - INTERPRETATION & MODERN MEANING

Pagina's: 628, Editie: 3., Paperback, JOX Publishing