Michael Willis Knihy

As William J. McCallister approaches retirement, he reflects on his long career in a diverse workplace, grappling with the complexities of human interactions. Despite his extensive experience in resolving employee issues, he questions whether he will truly reach the end of his journey. The story explores themes of interpretation and the unpredictable nature of life, suggesting that the conclusion may be influenced by factors beyond his control. Just as he looks forward to a peaceful retirement, unexpected challenges arise, threatening his plans.

"Tibet is a richly illustrated introduction to this extraordinary culture, presenting the art in all its glory, ranging from monumental temples and vivid wall paintings to forests of prayer flags and exquisitely detailed devotional statues of Buddhas, deities and saints. The book covers themes that have long preoccupied the popular imagination, including: the intricate, multicoloured mandalas, which are a vision of the entire, unfolding universe; the hero-saints, who travelled through Tibet fighting the spirits of the mountains and valleys; the Dalai Lamas, eternally reborn incarnations of the great Bodhisattva of compassion; and the ferocious, sword-wielding, multilimbed gods that act as guardians to the land and its religions. These major themes, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern, motif and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical and spiritual significance."--Publisher's description

Diese Einführung in die außergewöhnliche Kultur Tibets vermittelt anhand zahlreicher Abbildungen einen Eindruck von der Kunst dieses Landes in ihrer ganzen Schönheit: von den monumentalen Tempeln und prachtvollen Wandmalereien bis zu den Wäldern aus Gebetsfahnen und kunstvoll ausgeführten Statuen der Buddhas, Gottheiten und Heiligen. Themen wie die komplexen, vielfarbigen Mandalas, die eine Vision des gesamten Universums darstellen, beschäftigen die Fantasie der Menschen ebenso wie der Mythos des Dalai Lama, ewig wiedergeborene Inkarnation des großen Bodhisattva des Erbarmens oder die furchterregenden schwertschwingenden Götter, die das Land und seine Religion bewachen