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Prajnaparamita Collection

"Prajnaparamita: Embracing the Wisdom of the Ages" Step into a world where ancient manuscripts whisper tales of enlightenment and divine wisdom

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Bust of the Buddhist Goddess Prajnaparamita (image 2 of 2), 12th-early 13th century

Bust of the Buddhist Goddess Prajnaparamita (image 2 of 2), 12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bust of the Buddhist Goddess Prajnaparamita (image 2 of 2), 12th-early 13th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
White Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra... Pala period, late 12th cent

One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra... Pala period, late 12th cent. Creator: Unknown
One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamitasutra), Pala period, late 12th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: The Buddha Preaching the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra, 14th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddha Preaching the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddha Preaching the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra, 14th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown

Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, 9th/10th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Head of a Buddhist Deity, Possibly Prajnaparamita, Angkor period

Head of a Buddhist Deity, Possibly Prajnaparamita, Angkor period, late 12th/early 13th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, Angkor period, late 12th / early 13th century

Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, Angkor period, late 12th / early 13th century
Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Wisdom, Angkor period, late 12th/early 13th century

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown

Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Tara Marichi, an emanation from, and sakti of, Vairocana

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with a devotee and Mahakali

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Green Tara... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Green Tara... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Green Tara is a female Buddha

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita... ca

Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita... ca
Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Hands raised in dharmacakra mudra, preaching

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown

Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Teaching a sermon at Sarnath

Background imagePrajnaparamita Collection: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century



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"Prajnaparamita: Embracing the Wisdom of the Ages" Step into a world where ancient manuscripts whisper tales of enlightenment and divine wisdom. In this captivating journey, we encounter various depictions of Prajnaparamita, the embodiment of supreme knowledge. Amongst these treasures is a folio from an early 12th-century manuscript, showcasing Green Tara in all her grace. Her compassionate gaze invites us to delve deeper into the essence of wisdom. Another leaf from a Perfection of Wisdom manuscript introduces us to Bodhisattva Maitreya, who embodies the teachings passed down through generations. His presence reminds us that true wisdom lies not only in acquiring knowledge but also in sharing it selflessly with others. As we explore further, we stumble upon three leaves from a Pala period Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. Created by unknown hands during the late 12th century, they reveal intricate details that captivate our imagination and transport us back in time. A 14th-century artwork depicts The Buddha Preaching the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra. Its creator remains anonymous but their skillful brushwork brings alive the profound teachings imparted by Gautama Buddha himself. Moving beyond paintings, we encounter sculptures like Prajnaparamita herself - Goddess of Wisdom from the 9th/10th century Angkor period. Her serene countenance emanates tranquility as she guides seekers on their path towards enlightenment. Intriguingly, there's also a head believed to belong to Prajnaparamita during Cambodia's Angkor period. This enigmatic artifact hints at her enduring influence across different cultures and eras. The late 12th/early 13th-century depiction showcases another incarnation - Prajnaparamita as Goddess of Wisdom during Cambodia's Angkor period. Through her image carved intricately in stone or cast in metal alloys, devotees sought her guidance in their quest for enlightenment.