Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown

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Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

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11th Century Buddhist Buddhists Eleventh Century Ink Opaque Watercolor And Gold On Paper Scripture Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita South And Southeast Asian Art Tibet Tibetan Tibetan Buddhism Verse

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This exquisite folio, hailing from the 11th century, showcases a profound concept central to Mahayana Buddhism - Absolute Nothingness or Shunyata. The image is a part of the Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita, also known as The Perfection of Wisdom in 100,000 Verses, an influential Buddhist scripture. The text explores the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment through the concept of emptiness. The folio's artwork, created using ink opaque watercolor and gold on paper, depicts two figures in deep meditation. The central figure, possibly representing the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Guan Yin, is shown in a serene seated position, his right hand in the gesture of giving, and his left hand in the gesture of fearlessness. The figure to his left, possibly representing the Bodhisattva Mahakala, is depicted in a similar pose, but with his right hand in the gesture of protection and his left hand in the gesture of meditation. The empty space surrounding the figures emphasizes the concept of Shunyata, or the absence of inherent existence in all phenomena. The gold accents add a sense of otherworldly beauty and grandeur to the artwork. This folio, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of South and Southeast Asia and the enduring influence of Buddhist philosophy.

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