{"title":"Uranchimeg Tsultemin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enriching works of \u003cem\u003eUranchimeg Tsultemin\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar known for her insightful contributions to the field of Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality. Her pivotal book, \u003cem\u003eImage and Imagination in Mongolian Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate relationship between visual culture and spiritual practices in Mongolia. Through this work, she provides a deeper understanding of how art and imagination play crucial roles in the Buddhist traditions of this culturally rich region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsultemin's writings are celebrated for their clarity, depth, and scholarly rigour, making them indispensable resources for anyone interested in the intersection of art, religion, and cultural studies. Whether you are a student of religious studies or a curious reader, her books offer a thought-provoking journey into Mongolian Buddhism's artistic and spiritual landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"image-and-imagination-in-mongolian-buddhism-by-uranchimeg-tsultemin-9780231194792","title":"Image and Imagination in Mongolian Buddhism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mongolian Buddhism, texts, rituals, and images are deeply interwoven, yet they are typically studied separately. \u003ci\u003eImage and Imagination in Mongolian Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary exploration of Mongolian Buddhism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, drawing on previously unexamined writings and artworks to shed new light on the intricate interrelationships that define this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVesna A. Wallace and Uranchimeg Tsultemin—a religious studies scholar and an art historian—combine their expertise to demonstrate how textual and visual imagery have built and maintained the Mongolian Buddhist community and identity over time. They show that individual and collective acts of imagination are central to a vast range of contemplative, ritual, liturgical, and artistic practices, shaping religious and cultural experience and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWallace and Tsultemin track the transmission and development of Buddhist belief and practice through a vast range of textual and visual sources. This book also considers how Mongolian Buddhist scholars, contemplatives, and artists expressed their religious views and social concerns in response to the political events of their times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighting little-known treasures of Mongolian culture and featuring extensive illustrations, \u003ci\u003eImage and Imagination in Mongolian Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e develops pioneering insights into Mongolian Buddhist texts, objects, and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306908369132,"sku":"9780231194792","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8004623482270.jpg?v=1771068042"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/uranchimeg-tsultemin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}