Tibetan Tantric Charms and Amulets: 230 Examples Reproduced from Original Woodblocks (Dover Pictorial Archives)

Vibrant products of Tibetan tantric Buddhism's rich tradition of spells, charms, amulets, and talismans appear in this visually exciting and philosophically stimulating study. Most of these rare images — including prayer flags, good-luck banners, healing charms, and more — are in the form of diagrams, meticulously reproduced from the original woodblocks. 232 black-and-white illustrations.