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Highlights
- In India, statues of Ganesh are placed at the inner gates of many temples, symbolizing his role as keeper of sacred spaces.
- About the Author: James H. Bae is a practitioner of both Hindu and Buddhist yoga systems.
- 96 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Hinduism
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About the Book
This brief, beautifully illustrated book pays homage to one of Hinduism's most beloved and helpful deities. Author James Bae describes the captivating stories of how Ganesh came to acquire an elephant's head, why he is wearing a serpentine belt, and how he handled the friendly sibling contest between him and his brother Skanda. Bae persuasively discusses Ganesh as "remover of obstacles" and loving force for helping contemporary seekers confront challenges within themselves. Exquisite artwork appears throughout this diminutive, charming book.Book Synopsis
In India, statues of Ganesh are placed at the inner gates of many temples, symbolizing his role as keeper of sacred spaces. Here, pilgrims and passersby pay homage and seek his blessings. It is this symbolic presence at the entrance of our most holy places that makes Ganesh such a vital figure in our lives. Stationed at the threshold of sacredness and awareness, mediating between the possibility of the profound and our often habitual, mundane perception of the world, Ganesh is the guiding force behind this very moment of experience - where desire meets possibility. Ganesh: Removing the Obstacles offers practical and meaningful interpretations of folk narratives and sacred texts concerning the larger-than-life elephant-headed god, Ganesh.About the Author
James H. Bae is a practitioner of both Hindu and Buddhist yoga systems. For years Bae has lived in India investing himself in his spiritual study and training as a monk. His primary areas of study include Oriental medicine, Hindu and Buddhist art, and Eastern philosophy and culture. Bae is the author of Darshan: Sweet Sounds of Surrender, Smaranam: A Garland of Kirtan, In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma, and a frequent writer for the Mandala diety mini-books. Bae currently writes and studies at his home in Hilo, Hawaii.Dimensions (Overall): 4.2 Inches (H) x 3.6 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Hinduism
Publisher: Mandala Publishing
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: James H Bae
Language: English
Street Date: January 6, 2009
TCIN: 93676156
UPC: 9781601090294
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-2020
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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