Mudra: A Study of Symbolic Gestures in Japanese Buddhist Sculpture

Quarto. 296 pp. 26 monochrome plates, 110 illustrations, 40 Mudra: a pictorial index. Bollingen series LVIII. Mudra is the Sanscrit term for the symbolic gestures or hand postures used in Buddhist rituals. In this book mudra is studied with particular reference to the Buddhist sculpture of Japan and the book is offered as a practical aid for those interested in the iconographic aspect of all Buddhist art. Notes, Bibliography and Index. As issued in publishers beige linen with gilt Bollingen symbol on cover and gilt title on spine. Dustwrapper shelf worn at the extremities.originally Published in the Bollingen Series, LVIII. Mudra: a pictorial index (40 small B&W photographs of mudras on two pages); Preface; Table of contents; List of plates; List of Text Figures; Note on Pronunciation; I. Introduction (7 chapters); II. The Principal Symbolic Gestures (8 chapters); III. Six secondary Mudra and the Asana (15 chapters); IV. The Attributes (Introduction and 18 chapters); Notes; Bibliography and Abbreviations; Index. 26 B&W plates, 110 illustrations. xxiii + 296 pages