Buddha Shakyamuni

Author: None
Publisher: China Tibetology Press
Publishing Time: None
Features:
The Incarnations of the Sakyamuni Buddha—Ink and Wash on Xuan Paper, Bound in Four Boxes
This book was organized by Prince Yong Shan, a great-grandson of Emperor Kangxi, who assembled eminent monks and skilled craftsmen over seven years to compile and carve it. Upon completion, it was regarded as a rare treasure and was long enshrined in imperial Buddhist altars. Only a small number of printed scrolls were presented to high-ranking officials as first-class precious gifts by the emperor. Those who were fortunate enough to own it regarded it as a life-saving treasure, believing that having this book in one's home would bring Buddha's blessings and lead to prosperity.
This book compiles 207 stories of the Buddha from over seventy Buddhist texts, accompanied by illustrations. It vividly depicts the life of Sakyamuni Buddha, including his rebirth, ordination, practice, enlightenment, preaching, and achievement of Buddhahood. The 207 illustrations are full of lively plots, smooth lines, exquisite carvings, and artistic standards that rank among the finest in ancient Chinese figure woodblock prints. The original copy is now stored in a major museum and is kept hidden from the public.
The Origin of the Dharmadhatu—A Long Scroll of Figures
157g Imported Copperplate Paper, Color Print, Boxed Set
This scroll was painted on the imperial decree of Emperor Qianlong by the court painter Ding Guanpeng of the Qing Dynasty. It was a precious item for imperial Buddhist worship and a favorite of both Emperor Yongzheng and Emperor Qianlong. At the beginning of the scroll, "The Origin of the Dharmadhatu" is written in Emperor Qianlong's own hand, accompanied by the imperial seal "Emperor Qianlong's Viewed Treasure." The end of the scroll bears the seals "Qianlong's Appreciation" and "Ancient Sage Emperor." Additionally, Emperor Qianlong wrote the Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra), with the seal "Taishi Emperor's Treasure" of Emperor Yongzheng affixed at the end.
The Origin of the Dharmadhatu depicts over 630 figures, including Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteshvara, elders, masters, monks, and donors, as well as more than 50 auspicious animals. Mountains, rivers, rocks, flowers, pavilions, towers, and auspicious clouds are scattered throughout the scroll. The entire scroll is magnificent in scale, ingeniously composed, intricately detailed, with lifelike figures and a vibrant atmosphere, making it not only a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist culture but also a gem of human art.
The scroll is now published in a boxed set, allowing readers to appreciate and display each Buddha individually while also connecting them to form a complete scroll.
Huangci Master's Handwritten Diamond Sutra—Double-Color Specialty Paper Printing
The Diamond Sutra (Prajnaparamita Sutra) is one of the most revered Buddhist texts in China. However, the Diamond Sutra handwritten by Huangci Master is a treasure among treasures, a marvel of the world. As President of the China Buddhist Association, Mr. Zhao Puchu said: Huangci Master was already renowned for his calligraphy in his youth and was highly respected by famous calligraphers. Those who obtained it cherished it as a rare pearl. In his later years, his calligraphy became even more refined, and he primarily wrote classic texts to assist friends and fellow practitioners on the path to enlightenment. The Diamond Sutra was one of Huangci Master's final works, called "subtle, pure, and exquisite" by Mr. Zhao Puchu. His handwritten Diamond Sutra has been in print for a long time but was rarely circulated. The reprinting of this work is a grand event for both the Buddhist and calligraphy communities.