Legacy of Lotus
2025. g. janv. · Publifye AS
E-grāmata
96
Lappuses
family_home
Piemērota
info
reportAtsauksmes un vērtējumi nav pārbaudīti. Uzzināt vairāk
Par šo e-grāmatu
'Legacy of Lotus' presents a fascinating exploration of how a single flower became one of humanity's most enduring spiritual symbols, shaping religious thought and architectural design across millennia.
This comprehensive study traces the lotus flower's remarkable journey from its origins in ancient Egyptian cosmology, where it represented the emergence of life from primordial waters, through its evolution in Hindu traditions and its transformative role in Buddhist philosophy. The book masterfully weaves together archaeological evidence, religious texts, and architectural records to demonstrate how the lotus transcended its biological nature to become a powerful metaphor for spiritual enlightenment.
Through detailed analysis of temple architecture, sacred artwork, and religious ceremonies, readers discover how the flower's natural ability to emerge pristine from muddy waters influenced its adoption as a universal symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment across diverse cultures. Organized in three main sections, the work progresses chronologically and geographically, examining the lotus's significance in ancient Egyptian, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions.
The interdisciplinary approach reveals fascinating patterns of cultural exchange along ancient trade routes, while making complex religious concepts accessible to general readers. By connecting botanical science with religious studies and architectural history, the book offers unique insights into how ancient symbols continue to influence modern spiritual practices and architectural design, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of world religions and cultural history.
This comprehensive study traces the lotus flower's remarkable journey from its origins in ancient Egyptian cosmology, where it represented the emergence of life from primordial waters, through its evolution in Hindu traditions and its transformative role in Buddhist philosophy. The book masterfully weaves together archaeological evidence, religious texts, and architectural records to demonstrate how the lotus transcended its biological nature to become a powerful metaphor for spiritual enlightenment.
Through detailed analysis of temple architecture, sacred artwork, and religious ceremonies, readers discover how the flower's natural ability to emerge pristine from muddy waters influenced its adoption as a universal symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment across diverse cultures. Organized in three main sections, the work progresses chronologically and geographically, examining the lotus's significance in ancient Egyptian, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions.
The interdisciplinary approach reveals fascinating patterns of cultural exchange along ancient trade routes, while making complex religious concepts accessible to general readers. By connecting botanical science with religious studies and architectural history, the book offers unique insights into how ancient symbols continue to influence modern spiritual practices and architectural design, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of world religions and cultural history.
Novērtējiet šo e-grāmatu
Izsakiet savu viedokli!
Informācija lasīšanai
Viedtālruņi un planšetdatori
Instalējiet lietotni Google Play grāmatas Android ierīcēm un iPad planšetdatoriem/iPhone tālruņiem. Lietotne tiks automātiski sinhronizēta ar jūsu kontu un ļaus lasīt saturu tiešsaistē vai bezsaistē neatkarīgi no jūsu atrašanās vietas.
Klēpjdatori un galddatori
Varat klausīties pakalpojumā Google Play iegādātās audiogrāmatas, izmantojot datora tīmekļa pārlūkprogrammu.
E-lasītāji un citas ierīces
Lai lasītu grāmatas tādās elektroniskās tintes ierīcēs kā Kobo e-lasītāji, nepieciešams lejupielādēt failu un pārsūtīt to uz savu ierīci. Izpildiet palīdzības centrā sniegtos detalizētos norādījumus, lai pārsūtītu failus uz atbalstītiem e-lasītājiem.
