Buddha in the human world

Author: Qin Mengxiao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The life of Buddha has inspired generations of writers and artists, and his artistic works have been continuously created. The paintings of The Life of Sakyamuni collected in this album are rare masterpieces by renowned artists. It consists of four major systems: Original Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Northwest Buddhism. It includes paintings from the Thai Royal Palace, which are publicly displayed for the first time, as well as works by the famous Indian painter Peter Naikar. What makes it particularly rare is the Footprint of the Lord Sakyamuni in Manifestation painted in the Chongshan Temple of Shanxi, China, which has a history of over 500 years. Additionally, the Tibetan Thangka paintings depict the life of Sakyamuni, showcasing exquisite masterpieces from the snow-covered regions. The entire album gathers nearly 100 images of the life of Buddha, each accompanied by vivid textual descriptions. The appendix of the album specially introduces Buddhist Sites, such as Ramgajuni Park, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath. This album holds extremely high value in terms of religious cultural art appreciation and practical utility.
This book primarily features illustrations with brief textual explanations, focusing on the life of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. The album is divided into four parts: Original Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Northwest Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism, and includes over 100 renowned portraits of Sakyamuni from around the world. It features paintings from the Thai Royal Palace, which are publicly displayed for the first time, as well as works by the famous Indian painter Peter Naikar. What makes it particularly rare is the Footprint of the Lord Sakyamuni in Manifestation painted in the Chongshan Temple of Shanxi, China, which has a history of 500 years. Additionally, the Tibetan Thangka paintings depicting the life of Sakyamuni are also exquisite masterpieces from the snow-covered regions, rarely seen. The content of this book is detailed, the format is innovative, and it is richly illustrated, making it captivating. It can serve as a reference for Buddhist researchers and also as a valuable collection for art enthusiasts.