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Buddhism: The Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha
The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs
An illustrated guide by a practising thangka artist to the symbols, attributes, implements and decorative motifs of Tibetan Buddhist art. Beer's own line drawings accompany explanations of the meanings of deities' attributes, including the eyes, gestures and ritual objects.
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