Buddha
In the twenty-five centuries since the Buddha's death, his profound teachings and path have guided and enlightened millions of lives. The Buddha also has inspired some of the most beautiful and magnificent artistic creations ever produced by humanity. Jon Ortner's photographs of over 150 of these extraordinary works of art grace this volume. From the hundreds of rare Laotian Buddhas filling the Pak Ou Caves to the colossal gold and gem-encrusted Maha Muni Buddha of Mandalay, the Buddha's...
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In the twenty-five centuries since the Buddha's death, his profound teachings and path have guided and enlightened millions of lives. The Buddha also has inspired some of the most beautiful and magnificent artistic creations ever produced by humanity. Jon Ortner's photographs of over 150 of these extraordinary works of art grace this volume. From the hundreds of rare Laotian Buddhas filling the Pak Ou Caves to the colossal gold and gem-encrusted Maha Muni Buddha of Mandalay, the Buddha's wisdom, compassion, and serenity are eternally present. Simple but powerful verses from the sacred teachings of the Buddha accompany the photographs. The foreword by Jon Ortner talks about their creation and the introduction by Jack Kornfield gives the reader an understanding of the Buddha's life and influence. Additional notes in the back of the book provide descriptive and historic information on key images.Back in print in with a stunning new cover, this is the perfect gift forp racticing Buddhists as well as anyone simply looking for an added measure of beauty and peace in his or her life.Publishers WeeklyJack Kornfield provides the historical introduction for photographer Jon Ortner's Buddha, a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book about the "one who is awake." The 175 color photographs depict Buddha statues all over the East, accompanied by verses from the Dhammapada. The book's design is noteworthy, with a vibrant orange satiny cover (inspired by the design of Buddhist monks' robes) stamped with a gold foil lotus. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Foreword10Introduction15Human Existence20The Path60Enlightenment184Additional Notes226Acknowledgments240
\ Library JournalPhotographer Ortner (Where Every Breath Is a Prayer) compiled this collection of over 150 color images of Buddhist artwork taken on his travels in Southeast Asia. Most show Buddha statues or the temples containing them, and even a cursory glance gives the viewer a sense of the vast number of sites and objects that exist. Some photos offer a sense of scale as well, such as the image of a monk dwarfed by the great stupa at Sri Ksetra. The book is beautifully designed, with Buddha sayings interspersed among the images, so it can be randomly and rewardingly opened and reopened often. A closing section gives additional information on some of the images and sites. The introduction by Jack Kornfield, a Buddhist monk and cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, is a succinct retelling of the Buddha story; the author's foreword is somewhat extraneous. Buddha is strongest when the images are allowed to speak for themselves.Verdict A fine collection of images and sayings that will appeal to general readers, photographers, and, to a lesser extent, experienced Buddhist practitioners.—Mark Woodhouse, Elmira Coll., NY\ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.\ \ \ \ \ \ Publishers WeeklyJack Kornfield provides the historical introduction for photographer Jon Ortner's Buddha, a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book about the "one who is awake." The 175 color photographs depict Buddha statues all over the East, accompanied by verses from the Dhammapada. The book's design is noteworthy, with a vibrant orange satiny cover (inspired by the design of Buddhist monks' robes) stamped with a gold foil lotus. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
