MANDALA: The Architecture of Enlightenment, by Denise Patry Leidy and Robert A.F. Thurman

MANDALA: The Architecture of Enlightenment

by Denise Patry Leidy and Robert A.F. Thurman

A mandala is a Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe, often taking the form of a circle within a square. Mandala: The Architecture of Enlightenment, based on an exhibition of the same name co-organized by the Asia Society Galleries and Tibet House, explores the multiple manifestations of this form throughout Asia, tracing its development under the influence of religious and aesthetic traditions. Co-authored by Denise Patry Leidy and Robert A. F. Thurman, Mandala captures the spiritual and artistic vitality of the mandala in scholarly essays, 135 stunning illustrations, and a selection of excerpts designed to introduce the reader to the body of literature inspired by this art form.