Gautama Collection

Buddha / Tibetan Temple
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) Eighteenth century Tibetan temple painting, depicting the Buddha enthroned

Buddha and Sujata
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He is entertained by Sujata, daughter of a village lord, who prepares very special foods to nourish him

Limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan), 4th -5th century A. D
PAKISTAN: BUDDHA. Limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan), 4th -5th century A.D

Sunset old Temple wat Chaiwatthanaram of Ayutthaya Province Thailand

Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass
MAYA & SIDDHARTHA, 1825. Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass

Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?). This great bronze statue of Buddha, which is 13.5 metres high and weighs 93 tons, is believed to date from the mid 13th century

Buddhas Archery Skill
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he is a whizz with bow and arrow, thus laying the foundations of Zen in the Art of Archery

Buddhas Crosses Ganges
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He crosses the Ganges river standing on a small cloud

Gaia / Fractal Goddesses Collection
Semra Halipoglu

The Gautama Buddha
5304664 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

The Gautama Buddha
5304662 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

The Gautama Buddha
5304665 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

Colossal image of Gautama in the Kyayk-taw-gyi Pagoda, 1864
3479569 Colossal image of Gautama in the Kyayk-taw-gyi Pagoda, 1864; (add.info.: Colossal image of Gautama in the Kyayk-taw-gyi Pagoda, Mandalay, Burma)

The Gautama Buddha
5304661 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

The Gautama Buddha
5304659 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

The Gautama Buddha
5304657 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

Le Buddha, 1895. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le Buddha, 1895

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta of Raja Mahajanaka, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales

Woman eating traditional vietmamese soup ( Hu Tieu ). Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam
Siddhartha Gautama, the Shakyamuni Buddha. Wall painting. Mieu Ba Chua Xu temple. Chau Doc. Vietnam

Japanese Shinto gods Amida and Xaca or Shaka
Japanese Shinto gods Amida (dog-headed god on a multi-headed horse) and Xaca (old man seated on cushion). The names reference Amitabha and Shaka, Gautama Buddha, Buddhist deities

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Triad, 1922. The Saha Triad is a devotional motif in East Asian Buddhism showing the chief Buddha and bodhisattvas Gautama Buddha, Padmapani and Ksitigarbha

Gautama Buddha at Rajagriha, the Offering of Dust c2nd century. Relief from North West India (Gandhara Style) The Presentation of Dust is told in the Divyavadana

BUDDHA DIES
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ('Enlightened One') he dies of a digestive disease Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

BUDDHA'S LONG DEAD FEET
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ('Enlightened One') When he dies, his feet stick out of his coffin in an unforeseen and disconcerting manner Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

Shakyamuni, Nepal (copper alloy and gilt)
3362114 Shakyamuni, Nepal (copper alloy and gilt) by Nepalese School, (12th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; (add.info.: Shakyamuni - the historical Buddha)

Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, Nepal (copper alloy and gilt)
3362138 Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, Nepal (copper alloy and gilt) by Nepalese School, (12th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Gautama Buddha, aka Siddhaurtha Gautama, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960967 Gautama Buddha, aka Siddhaurtha Gautama, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Gautama Buddha, c.563/480-c.483/400 BC, aka Siddhaurtha Gautama)

Buddha, Standing with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhaymudra), Tang dynasty, 618-907, 7th/8th century

Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. Creator: Hanekawa Chincho
Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. The young Buddha stands on a lotus flower

Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Image of Buddha in Bengal and Birman Gautama
Image of Buddha in Bengal, and image of Birman Gautama Buddha in a temple in Amarapura. Adapted from Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

The crossing of the Red Sea Ms Ludwig XV 9 fol. 56v, 1469 (ink, colour washes
1765663 The crossing of the Red Sea Ms Ludwig XV 9 fol. 56v, 1469 (ink, colour washes, and tempera on paper) by Schilling, Hans (fl.1459-67) (follower of); 28.6x20.3 cm; J

Teaching Buddha (Dharmacakra mudrAu) (sandstone)
3744539 Teaching Buddha (Dharmacakra mudru) (sandstone) by Indian School, (5th century); 160 cm; Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

The End of the World Ms Ludwig XV 9 fol. 95v, 1469 (ink, colour washes
3077097 The End of the World Ms Ludwig XV 9 fol. 95v, 1469 (ink, colour washes, and tempera on paper) by Schilling, Hans (fl.1459-67) (follower of); 28.6x20.3 cm; J

BUDDHA HEALS CHILD
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA (Enlightened One) he heals a blind child Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

Buddha - H Dore - on Own
BUDDHA Siddhartha Gautama Maitreya, the Buddha of the future Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

The Hidden Budhist City. Creator: Saeed Bros
The Hidden Budhist City. View of ancient Buddhist monasteries and the Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa, built in 500 AD

Sarnath, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sarnath, Benares. The Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, built in 500 AD. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his disciples after attaining

The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Creator: Unknown
The Three Sages, c19th century, (1910). Wrought iron tsuba of Confucius; Sakya Muni and Lao-tsze of Taoist philosophy discussing the essence of life. An allegory of moral principle

The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Artist: Rabindranath Tagore
The Victory of Buddha, 1913. Frontispiece from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913. From a private collection

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair, (1934-35)
Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair. From The Connoisseur Volume 96, edited by Edward Wenham. [International Studio, London, 1934-35]

Stone Buddha, a relic of the past glory of Anuradhapura, Ceylon, c1924. The city of Anuradhapura was one of the earliest urban sites in Sri Lanka

The Eight Incidents of the Nirvana of Sakyamuni, 18th century, (1886)
The Eight Incidents of the Nirvana of Sakyamuni, 18th century (1886). Sakyamuni (Sage of the Sakyas) is another name for Buddha

Oriental Divinities. Artist: A Thom
Oriental Divinities. Indra and Cotama Budha. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. From The Studio Volume 124

Wallpainting recovered from a ruined shrine at Miran, c300
Wall-painting recovered from a ruined shrine at Miran, c300. Wall painting of the 3rd or 4th century recovered from a shrine at Miran

The Great Bronze Buddha, Japan, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Great Bronze Buddha, Japan, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago)

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Gautama, also known as Buddha, was a revered figure in Tibetan Temple culture. His teachings and philosophies have had a profound impact on millions of people around the world. The Limestone head from Gandhara showcases his serene expression and serves as a reminder of his wisdom. As the sun sets over the old Temple wat Chaiwatthanaram, one can't help but feel a sense of tranquility that Gautama himself may have experienced during his meditations, and is in moments like these that we can connect with his spiritual journey. The story of Buddha and Sujata highlights Gautama's compassion towards all living beings. This tale reminds us to be kind and understanding towards others, just as he was. In Kamakura, Japan stands the Daibutsu - an awe-inspiring statue depicting Gautama. Its presence evokes a sense of reverence for this enlightened being who walked among us many centuries ago. Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha symbolizes the beginning of Gautama's path towards enlightenment. This gilded brass artwork from Nepal captures the momentous event with intricate detail and craftsmanship. Beyond his spiritual teachings, Gautama possessed exceptional archery skills which are depicted in various artworks across different cultures. These portrayals showcase not only his physical prowess but also serve as metaphors for overcoming obstacles in life through focus and discipline. One legendary tale tells how Buddha crossed the Ganges River effortlessly, showcasing his supernatural abilities beyond comprehension. This act demonstrates Gautama's mastery over nature itself. Eventually, every mortal must face death, even someone as enlightened as Buddha did. His passing left behind an indescribable void felt by countless followers who continue to honor him today. Even after death, Gautama's long-dead feet hold significance for devotees worldwide; they represent relics that inspire faith and devotion amongst believers seeking solace or guidance along their own spiritual journeys.