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Awarded the Prix Stanislas Julien by the Academie des Inscriptions et BellesLettresThe Wheel of Rebirth is one of the most basic and popular images in Buddhist visual culture. For nearly two thousand years, artists have painted it onto the porches of Buddhist temples; preachers have used it to explain karmic retribution; and philosophers have invoked it to illuminate the contrast between ignorance and nirvana. In Reinventing the Wheel, noted scholar Stephen F. Teiser explores the history and varied interpretations of the Wheel of Rebirth, a circle divided into sections depicting the Buddhist cycle of transmigration.Combining visual evidence with textual sources, Reinventing the Wheel shows how the metaphor of the wheel has been interpreted in divergent local traditions, from India to Tibet, Central Asia, and China. Teiser deftly shows how written and painted renditions of the wheel have animated local architectural sites and religious rituals, informing concepts of time and reincarnation and acting as an organizing principle in the cosmology and daily life of practicing Buddhists.Engaging and accessible, this uniquely panBuddhist tour will appeal to anyone interested in Buddhist culture, as well as to scholars of religious studies, art history, architecture, philosophy, and textual studies.
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I was really looking forward to hanging this artwork, but it arrived with some noticeable damage on the frame. I'm not sure how it was packed, but it was disappointing. I reached out for a return, and I hope it goes smoothly.
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Emily Carter
Arrived Damaged, Disappointing
I was really looking forward to hanging this artwork, but it arrived with some noticeable damage on the frame. I'm not sure how it was packed, but it was disappointing. I reached out for a return, and I hope it goes smoothly.
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Matthew Johnson
Interesting, but a Bit Dark
The artwork is certainly unique and has a lot of depth. However, some of the darker tones in the paintings don’t quite fit my home decor. It’s still a meaningful piece, just not what I was initially expecting.
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Matthew Johnson
Interesting, but a Bit Dark
The artwork is certainly unique and has a lot of depth. However, some of the darker tones in the paintings don’t quite fit my home decor. It’s still a meaningful piece, just not what I was initially expecting.
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Anjali Rao
Beautiful and Thought-Provoking Art
I bought 'Paintings of Rebirth in Medieval Buddhist Temples' for my meditation space, and it truly enhances the atmosphere. The details are captivating, and the colors are vibrant without being overwhelming. It feels like a piece of tranquility in my home.
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