Hardcover with DC, 164 pages, color illustrated, Beijing 1987, as new
his book written in English mainly introduces the histry and the characteristics of the Biographical Paintings of "Phags-pa". And the photos of "Phags-pa" in this book can show all the readers the beauty and merits of this splendid art. This book is proved to be valuable for collection.
Contents: 'Phags-pa's Historical Merits The Artistic Characteristics of The Biographical Paintings of 'Phags-pa A Preliminary Study of the Making of The Biographical Paintings of 'Phags-pa A History Book in Pictures 1 The Eminent Monks of Tibetan Buddhism of China(1) 2 The Eminent Monks of Tibetan Buddhism of China(2) 3 Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism(1) 4 Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism(2) 5 The Birth of 'Phags-pa 6 Sa-pan and 'Phags-paGoing to Liangzhou 7 'Phags-pa's First Interview with Kublai 8 'Phags-pa Educating the People 9 'Phags-pa Performing Magic Power 10 'Phags-pa Holds a Consecration Ceremony for the Newly Completed Stupa of Sa-pan 11 The Controversy Between 'Phags-pa and Taoists 12 The Renovation of Sa-skya Monastery 13 'Phags-pa's First Return to Sa-skys Monastery 14 'Phags-pa Listening to the Expositions of Sutras and Making Donations 15 'Phags-pa Estab;osjes tje Sa=slua Ad,omostratove System and Appoints Officials,Then Sets Off for the Capital City 16 The Extension of Southern Sa-skya Monastery 17 'Phags-pa Presiding Over Abhiseka Ceremony for Emperor Kublai 18 'Phags-pa Second Return to Tibet 19 'Phags-pa Second Return to Sa-skya Monastery 20 'Phags-pa Celebrating His Two Appointments 21 'Phags-pa Presiding Over Prayer-meeting at Chu-mig 22 'Phags-pa and His Disciples Disseminating Buddhist Doctrines 23 'Phags-pa Passed Away 24 Funeral Ceremony ……
| Autor: | Yang Shuwen, Zhang Jiayan, An Xu, Luo Dan |