{"product_id":"buddhist-tales-of-kashmir-in-tibetan-woodcuts-narthang-series-of-the-woodcuts-of-ksemendras-avadana-kalpalata","title":"Buddhist tales of Kashmir in Tibetan woodcuts (Narthang series of the woodcuts of Ksemendras Avadana-kalpalata)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePublisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026amp; Booksellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eEdition: 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eISBN-13: 9788177420654\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eISBN-10: 8177420658\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eSubject: Buddhism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eThis fascinating volume presents the timeless beauty of Buddhist avadanas, immortalized by Ksemendra in AD 1052 within his \u003cem data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eAvadana-kalpalata\u003c\/em\u003e, which consists of 108 chapters. At a time when the brilliance of Buddhism and its artistic legacy were beginning to fade in Kashmir, Ksemendra captured the essence of these vanishing murals in poetic form, ensuring they transcended the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThe text was later carried to Tibet by the great Kashmiri Pandita, Sakyasri, in 1204 and was translated into Tibetan in AD 1272. It became a literary classic and influenced Tibetan literary style. In the 18th century, the \u003cem data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAvadana-kalpalata\u003c\/em\u003e was further immortalized through the creation of 30 wooden blocks at the Narthang Monastery, accompanied by intricate woodcuts illustrating the poem’s chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eThis volume reproduces all 31 woodcuts in their original xylographic form, with each detail showcased in a large 23x36 inch format for enhanced clarity. Additionally, sketches of the woodcuts offer a deeper understanding of the artwork. The preface provides historical context for the text and its illustrations, along with captivating stories of the 108 avadanas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThis book is a unique treasure for those interested in the narrative art and literary traditions of Tibet, as well as the rich history of Buddhist art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026 Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50083514843440,"sku":"DRG.AdityaPrakashan _9788177420654","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788177420654.jpg?v=1756300505","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/buddhist-tales-of-kashmir-in-tibetan-woodcuts-narthang-series-of-the-woodcuts-of-ksemendras-avadana-kalpalata","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}