<p>The purpose of the present work is to provide a basis for a more detailed study of the nature and history of the system of meditation and spiritual relaization peculiar to the Bonpo lamaist tradition, called A Khrid: "The teachings (<em>khrid</em>) concerning the Unconditioned (<em>a</em>)." (Mark Turin 2004-04-28)</p>
The Bön religion is one of the main religious traditions of Tibet. It shares many affinities with Tibetan Buddhism, as is evidenced by this beautifully produced work on Bön art. Per Kværne is one of the leading Western scholars of Bön, and this volume brings together the results of the best and most up-to-date research on Bön, dispelling many myths and misconceptions by outlining the history, doctrines, ritual practices, and institutions of Bön. The major part of the book is devoted to the description of the major genres of Bön art, where many of the styles will be familiar to students of Tibetan Buddhist art, although the pantheon is quite different. The paintings, miniatures, and bronzes (dating from the 14th to the present century), beautifully reproduced in 60 color plates, are described in detail, with the deities (both peaceful and wrathful) and historical figures identified and contextualized. In many cases, prayers and invocations to the deities are provided in translation.
The Bön religion is one of the main religious traditions of Tibet. It shares many affinities with Tibetan Buddhism, as is evidenced by this beautifully produced work on Bön art. Per Kværne is one of the leading Western scholars of Bön, and this volume brings together the results of the best and most up-to-date research on Bön, dispelling many myths and misconceptions by outlining the history, doctrines, ritual practices, and institutions of Bön. The major part of the book is devoted to the description of the major genres of Bön art, where many of the styles will be familiar to students of Tibetan Buddhist art, although the pantheon is quite different. The paintings, miniatures, and bronzes (dating from the 14th to the present century), beautifully reproduced in 60 color plates, are described in detail, with the deities (both peaceful and wrathful) and historical figures identified and contextualized. In many cases, prayers and invocations to the deities are provided in translation.
<p>The Bön religion is one of the main religious traditions of Tibet. It shares many affinities with Tibetan Buddhism, as is evidenced by this beautifully produced work on Bön art. Per Kværne is one of the leading Western scholars of Bön, and this volume brings together the results of the best and most up-to-date research on Bön, dispelling many myths and misconceptions by outlining the history, doctrines, ritual practices, and institutions of Bön. The major part of the book is devoted to the description of the major genres of Bön art, where many of the styles will be familiar to students of Tibetan Buddhist art, although the pantheon is quite different. The paintings, miniatures, and bronzes (dating from the 14th to the present century), beautifully reproduced in 60 color plates, are described in detail, with the deities (both peaceful and wrathful) and historical figures identified and contextualized. In many cases, prayers and invocations to the deities are provided in translation.</p>
<p>The Bön religion is one of the main religious traditions of Tibet. It shares many affinities with Tibetan Buddhism, as is evidenced by this beautifully produced work on Bön art. Per Kværne is one of the leading Western scholars of Bön, and this volume brings together the results of the best and most up-to-date research on Bön, dispelling many myths and misconceptions by outlining the history, doctrines, ritual practices, and institutions of Bön. The major part of the book is devoted to the description of the major genres of Bön art, where many of the styles will be familiar to students of Tibetan Buddhist art, although the pantheon is quite different. The paintings, miniatures, and bronzes (dating from the 14th to the present century), beautifully reproduced in 60 color plates, are described in detail, with the deities (both peaceful and wrathful) and historical figures identified and contextualized. In many cases, prayers and invocations to the deities are provided in translation.</p>
<p>This article gives a brief sketch of the early scholarly pursuits of Georg Morgenstierne with special attention paid to his interests in and study of Tibetan. Although more well known as a scholar of Iran, Morgenstierne studied Tibetan early in his career, focusing mainly on Sanskrit literature in Tibetan translation. (Ben Deitle 2005-11-01)</p>
<p>The article is a summary of the <em>tentsi</em> (bstan rtsis) or "chronology of the teachings" written by the Bönpo scholar Per Kværne.</p>
<p>The article looks at chapter six of the <em>Zermik</em> (Gzer-mig) in order to draw attention to the structural and topical similarties between the <em>Zermik</em> and other traditional narratives. The article also provides a literary analysis of the sixth chapter. (Mark Premo-Hopkins 2004-04-14)</p>
<p>A short review of Corneille Jest, <em>Dolpo: Communautes de Langue Tibetaine du Nepal</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of David L. Snellgrove and Tadeusz Skorupski, <em>The Cultural Heritage of Ladakh</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Dawa Norbu, ed., <em>An Introduction to Tibetan Medicine</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Hans Guldberg Axelsen, <em>The Sherpas of Solu District: A Preliminary Report on Ethnological Field Research in the Solu District of North-eastern Nepal</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Heather Karmay, <em>Early Sino-Tibetan Art</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Jacques van Goidsenhoven, <em>Art Lamaique, Art des Dieux</em>.</p>
<p>A review by Per Kværne of Karl Jetmar, <em>The Religions of the Hindukush. Vol. I. The Religion of the Kafirs</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Siegfried Lienhard, <em>Die Legende vom Prinzen Viśvantara. Eine nepalesische Bildrolle aus der Sammlung des Museums für indische Kunst Berlin.</em>.</p>
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