Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols

"A concise, accessible primer to the intricate world of Buddhist art."—Publishers Weekly Buddhism has a history of over 2,500 years, and its arts have existed for almost as long, weaving their way with monks and pilgrims through broad areas of Asia and across seas, intermingling with the arts and styles of indigenous cultures. Not surprisingly, the teachings and imagery of this international religion are vast and complex, and the task of deciphering Buddhist symbolism can seem as challengin...