The Buddhist Cosmos: Volume I: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Deities, and Mythical Beings of Enlightenment - Paperback

by Tenzin Arlo Cole (Author), Jeff Ofstedahl (Author)

What if the figures of Buddhism weren't just myths... but maps of the human mind?

From the serene presence of Gautama Buddha to the boundless compassion of Avalokiteshvara and the fierce power of Mahakala, Buddhism is filled with extraordinary beings-each representing a path to awakening.

But who are they really?

And what do they mean for you?

In The Buddhist Cosmos, you'll discover:

• The complete world of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and celestial beings
• The hidden symbolism behind figures like Tara and Manjushri
• The mythological structure of the Buddhist universe
• How these archetypes reflect your own inner transformation
• A modern, accessible interpretation of ancient spiritual wisdom

This is not just a book of mythology.

It's a guide to understanding enlightenment itself.

A guide to understanding the symbolic universe of Buddhism-and what it means for your life.

Volume 1 Includes

PART I - THE COSMIC FRAMEWORK

PART II - THE BUDDHAS

PART III - THE GREAT BODHISATTVAS

PART IV - THE DIVINE FEMININE

Volume 2 Includes

PART V - WRATHFUL & ESOTERIC FORMS

PART VI - MYTHICAL WORLDS & BEINGS

PART VII - GUARDIANS & COSMIC ORDER

PART VIII - INTERPRETATION & MODERN MEANING