Bhutan's Buddhist Architecture

by Laura Blake

Bhutan's Buddhist Architecture is an informative introduction and easy-to-use guide to the country's temples, monasteries and dzongs-the fortresses built while Bhutan was being unified as a Buddhist state. It includes brief historical and architectural overviews, a dozen examples of the country's best-known buildings, and a pictorial glossary of forty Buddhist symbols commonly used in building decoration. Simply written and illustrated with maps, plans, and more than a hundred photographs the book provides an understanding of Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and striking architectural style.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996663908
• ISBN13: 9780996663908
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Laura Blake
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"