Buddhist Collection

Mandala on a thangka

Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery inside Namobuddha complex, Dhulikhel, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Wheel of Life, Tibetan Art, China, Asia

North side of Mount Everest (Chomolungma), from Rongbuk monastery, Himalayas, Tibet, China, Asia

Reflection of Angkor Wat Temple in lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat Temple and reflection in pool, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Padmasambhava statue, Kathok Wodsallin Gompa, Yuksom (Yuksam), Sikkim, India, Asia

Walking meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh, Paris, France, Europe

Wheel of life or wheel of Samsara. Kopan monastery

Bardo Mandala, Thangka showing the period between death and reincarnation (gouache
BAL7950 Bardo Mandala, Thangka showing the period between death and reincarnation (gouache on cloth) by Tibetan School (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Tibetan, out of copyright

Angkor Wat Temple and reflection in lake in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
View of the Khmer temple of Angkor Wat, at Siem Reap, Cambodia, showing the central temple complex, east side. The temple was first Hindu, then Buddhist

A golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas, Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal. Taken at Lhosar, the Tibetan new year, hence the abundance of new prayer flags

Laughing Buddha, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Prayer flags, Himalayas, Tibet, China, Asia

Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile)
CHT182438 Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile) by Tibetan School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le paradis de la Tara verte; Tara is a female saviour)

Buddha statue in cliffs (since destroyed by the Taliban), Bamiyan, Afghanistan

Temple of 10000 Buddhas, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Painting of coming home on the Oxs back, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Padmasambhava statue, Kathok Wodsallin Gompa, Yuksom (Yuksam), Sikkim, India, Asia

Wheel of life wall art, Tikse (Tiksay) gompa (monastery), Tikse (Tiksay), Ladakh, Indian Himalaya, India, Asia

Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885

Painting of catching the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Painting of herding the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Bodhidharma, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

H. H. Dalai Lama in Paris-Bercy, France, Europe
H.H. Dalai Lama in Paris-Bercy, France, Europe

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Komuso Buddhist monks, Japan. They wear a straw basket (tengai) over their head and play a bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Date: circa 1890s

Wheel of Samsara. Temple of the Thousand Buddhas

Shiva Mandir temple, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka state, India, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist wheel of life rock sculpture at Dazu Rock Carvings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chongqing Municipality, Fujian Province, China, Asia

The Stupa, Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

White Tara, Tibetan thanka, Shedub Choekhor Ling Monastery, Mont Saleve, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Nepal, Pokhara, Sarangkot, Panoramic View of Annapurna Himalaya Mountain Range

Dharmachakra, Wheel of Transmigratory Existence (paper)
XBP343135 Dharmachakra, Wheel of Transmigratory Existence (paper) by Tibetan School; American Museum of Natural History, New York

Myanmar. Bagan. Sunset over the temples of Bagan

Mandala on a Tibetan thangka

Buddhist Jizo Statues at the Zozoji Temple, Tokyo, Japan

Buddha in meditation, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Thailand, Bangkok. Giant reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. The immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha in the Chamkhang temple at Thiksey Monastery

Mandala inside the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

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Sri Lanka Colombo Face of Golden Buddha on Lotus Road

Novice Buddhist monks, Doi Kong Mu Temple, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Statue of the Buddha, the largest in Asia, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c. 1300 (andesite)
DBP420644 Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c.1300 (andesite) by Indonesian School, (14th century); height: 126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indonesian, out of copyright

Shakyamuni Buddha - Tibetan culture - 18th century - Mineral Pigment on Cotton - 70
FIA5399966 Shakyamuni Buddha - Tibetan culture - 18th century - Mineral Pigment on Cotton - 70, 5x47 - Rubin Museum of Art, New York by Tibetan School (18th century); Rubin Museum of Art, New York

Statue of Buddha, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Statue of Buddha (Shakyamuni) in Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site on top of Swayambhu hill on the western side of Kathmandu, Nepal

Angkor Wat Temple and reflection in lake in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tanka of Padmasambhava, c. 749 AD (painted cloth)
XBP343138 Tanka of Padmasambhava, c.749 AD (painted cloth) by Tibetan School (8th Century); American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Tibetan, out of copyright

Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) at dusk with boat on Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand

Prasat Preah Khan temple ruins, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ornamental Japanese wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan
Ornamental Japanese garden and wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Haedong Yonggungsa temple, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Moods of Mount Fuji - 4
A stylised painting by Malcolm Greensmith in the style of the Master Japanese woodcut artists of the late 18th and 19th centuries

Kwanseum Bosal, Avalokitesvara (Bodhisattva of Compassion), Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Wall painting of the wheel of life, Punakha Dzong, Bhutan, Asia

Young monk offers flowers, Aukana Buddha, 39 ft high, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha statue (1790), Japanese Tea Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Buddist celebration of Losar (Tibetian New Year) where Buddists throw flower in the air, Bodnath, Katmandu, Nepal, Asia

Glass mosaic of tree of life on wall of the 16th century Sim, Wat Xiang Thong, Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia

Monks during Za-Zen meditation in the Zazen Hall, Elheiji Zen Monastery, Japan, Asia

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Angkor Wat, temple in the evening, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Tibetan monk holding prayer beads, Nepal, Asia

The Dalai Lama

Amma Dablam (west face) framed by prayer flags. Ama Dablam is on of the most distinctive mountains lining the Khumbu valley

The seated statue of the Great Buddha of Kamakura in the Katoku-in temple in Japan, Asia

Yonghe Gong Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Bodhidharma

The view from Poon Hill, 3210m, with Dhaulagiri, 8167m, and Dhaulagiri massif, Dhampus Peak, 6012m, and Tukuche Peak, 6920m, in the background with prayer flags in the foreground

Tibetan tanka with an illustration of a relaxed Avalokite?vara. Tibetan art. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum

Reclining Buddha in Nirvana, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist shrine, Pak Ou Buddha Caves, near Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Main Hall, Po Lin Monastery, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue of Maitreya (The Future Buddha), Tikse Gompa, Ladakh, India, Asia

Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhas at Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist stupa and prayer flags, Deqin, called Shangri-La, near the Tibetan Border, Shangri-La region, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

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"Buddhist: A Journey through Spiritual Art and Protest" Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Buddhism, where ancient traditions and profound teachings intertwine with breathtaking artistry. From the vibrant Wheel of Life to the serene Walking Meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh in Paris, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry culture. Travel across continents, from China to India, as you witness the majestic Padmasambhava statue at Kathok Wodsallin Gompa in Yuksom. Marvel at its intricate details that embody centuries of devotion and enlightenment. Yet amidst tranquility, history reveals moments of defiance. Witness the powerful image captured by Malcolm Browne - Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation in Saigon. His act symbolized resistance against oppression and injustice during President Diem's reign. Seek solace within Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temple as its reflection dances upon a tranquil lake. Let this ethereal sight remind you of life's impermanence and the cyclical nature depicted in Bardo Mandala - a thangka portraying existence between death and rebirth. Delve deeper into Zen Buddhism through timeless artworks like "Catching the Ox" or "Herding the Ox. " These paintings depict an inner journey towards self-realization, guiding us along our own path to enlightenment. Discover Nepal's spiritual sanctuary at Boudha Stupa, also known as Boudhanath. This sacred site stands tall as a testament to faith and unity among Buddhists worldwide. Intriguingly diverse yet united by shared beliefs, Buddhism transcends borders while leaving an indelible mark on humanity’s collective consciousness. Join this extraordinary odyssey through time and space – where wisdom meets artistry – revealing truths that resonate across cultures for generations to come.