The sacred arts of Tibet interweave shamanism, Buddhism, magic, and myth, and here Philip Rawson explores Tibetan spiritualism through its powerful iconography, contrasting this vigorous artistic culture with that of the West. Rather than serving as individual expression, Tibetan paintings and statuary are intended to be of spiritual benefit to everyone—a "dwelling place of the divine"—and rely on established imagery that can be easily read and understood. With 145 color and black and white illustrations, this concise guide describes the origins of shamanic and Buddhist belief in Tibet and explains more than a dozen particular themes in its sacred art.