Bronze Buddha statue: Bodhisattva

Author: Qi Cheng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The images of the Buddhas are an important part of Tibetan Buddhist art, possessing significant cultural and artistic value. "Gilded Bronze Buddha Statues: The Buddhas" provides an in-depth explanation of various Buddha figures. The series is divided into four volumes, collecting 480 Buddha statues with detailed notes on their dimensions, age, and artistic styles. The Bodhisattva is the Sanskrit term Bodhisattva transliterated into Chinese, meaning "awakened being," referring to a Mahayana Buddhist practitioner who has attained enlightenment and liberation, dedicated to helping all sentient beings achieve enlightenment and liberation. They are loyal followers of Mahayana Buddhism and embody its altruistic philosophy. This book introduces the widely revered images of Bodhisattvas and Bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism through illustrations.