Numbers: Their Iconographic Consideration in Buddhist and Hindu Practices

Book Detail:

• Author: Fredrick W. Bunce
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 238
• Release Date: 01-08-2002
• EAN: 9788124602010
• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Languages: English

Description: In this insightful work, Fredrick W. Bunce explores the significance of numbers and numerology within Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly their use in architecture and iconography. Ancient civilizations, especially in Asia, considered numbers to have both mystic and symbolic meaning, often integrating them into practices such as astrology and the design of temples. The book examines the profound impact of numbers in shaping religious and cultural practices, offering an academic exploration rather than a mystical approach. Bunce discusses numerology not as an occult science but as a cultural ethos that influenced Hindu and Buddhist architecture. By focusing on iconic numbers ranging from one (1) to one thousand twenty-four (1024), the work highlights their role in the planning, design, and symbolism within sacred spaces. Ideal for scholars of iconography, this book provides a deep dive into the intersection of mathematics, mysticism, and architecture in ancient Asian traditions.