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Denise patry leidy is curator of the department of asian art at the metropolitan museum of art in new york city. This book pays homage to the bodhisattvas and buddhas, teachers, and deities within the indotibetan tradition, and the great range of practices, teachings, transmissions, and long retreats that many of these great masters undertook during the course of their lives. In the field of art, it mainly deals with religions such as buddhism and the. An introduction to its history and meaning paperback oct 6 2009. The art of living 5 the second type is the religious buddhism. Pdf buddhism and the art of psychotherapy download full. A handbook for living the art of happiness lovingkindness. A recurring theme in this book is the application of mindfulness meditation and the development of the fine art of fading away or disappearing. An introduction to its history and meaning pdf file kwh. This book pays homage to the bodhisattvas and buddhas, teachers, and deities within the indotibetan tradition, and the great range of practices, teaching. Ajahn brahm has presented a very well written book regarding the path of spiritual development as explained by the buddha. The second half of the book is devoted to an examination of the various art forms.