
1000 Buddhas of Genius
By T.W. Rhys Davids Ph.D. LLD., Victoria CharlesLength8h 20m
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"All living beings are Buddhas and have wisdom and virtue within them. (Buddha) Buddha ranks among the most often depicted holy figures of the world perhaps appearing more than Christ, a subject widely treated by Western artists. Venerated in all the nations of Asia, and even beyond, his image took form along the Silk Road, the birthplace of many schools of Buddhism. Indeed, the Buddhist religion recognises many Buddhas representing various traditions: such as Buddhism of "the Ancient Teaching‰ (Theravada), of "the Great Vehicle‰ (Mahayana) and Tantric Buddhism (Varjrayana). A figure adored by all, Buddha has been depicted in every art form: sculpture, often of monumental size, like the now destroyed Buddhas of Bamyan, painting, and above all in countless cave murals, such as those of Ajanta in India or Dunhuang in China. Perfect for all those passionate about Asian art, from neophytes to Buddhists, this fascinating work invites the reader to discover or rediscover Buddha, his history, his codes, but also his innumerable faces through one thousand representations selected from among the most beautiful works held in the worldÊs greatest museums.
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Length8 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateNov 24, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Buddhas of Genius
2Victoria Charles
31000 Buddhas Genius of Genius
4INDEX
5The Life of the Buddha
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6[Date: -80 BE]
7Even after the war with the Asuras
8Lumbini.
9The matted-haired seer
10— The Life of the Buddha —
11Sakyamuni and Prabhutaratna, date unknown, Yungang, China.
12(cid:1)10. Torso and Head of Buddha, date unknown, Sehhtatgyi, Pyay, Burma.
13— The Life of the Buddha —
14[Date: -51 BE]
15— The Life of the Buddha —
16Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, rock.
17Thailand, gold leaf.
18— The Life of the Buddha —
19Passers-by take notice of his serene radiance and mindfulness (Pali Canon):
20How handsome, stately, pure!
21— The Life of the Buddha —
22[Snp III.1]
23this. Whatever priests or contemplatives in the future will
24state, any distinction in knowledge or vision worthy of the
25(cid:2)31. Buddha on Steps to Swayambunath Stupa, date unknown, Kathmandu
26(cid:1)35. Trio of seated Buddhas, date unknown, Shwesigone Pagoda, Monywa, Burma.
27Teacher with the wildest legends, in which the very
28‘Gautama
29— The Life of the Buddha —
30(cid:2)38. Flower Buddha, date unknown, Tibet, copper with gold, height: 19 cm.
31renunciation greater, probably, to one in his position, than
32Supreme Awakening (Pali Canon):
33(cid:2)51. Reclining Buddha, date unknown, Shwekyimyint Pagoda, Mandalay, Burma.
34— The Life of the Buddha —
35The Buddha wonders, “Whom should I revere as my teacher?”:
36— The Life of the Buddha —
37Just then these verses, unspoken in the past, unheard
38— The Life of the Buddha —
39Foundation of the Kingdom of Righteousness.
40[The Four Noble Truths]
41“Vision arose, insight arose, discernment arose, knowledge
42“And, monks, as long as this knowledge and vision of mine
43contemplatives and priests, its royalty and commonfolk.
44The Burmese account states that on this occasion
45…lessons on the value of generosity:
46…on the value of virtue:
47…on the value of renunciation:
48(cid:2)78. Prayer flags and a traditional colourful umbrella, the Buddhist symbol of
49Monywa, Burma.
50through the five senses and the heart (which Gautama