Buddhist Art

Exhibition: Buddhist Art of India

October 31, 2015 1 min read

New exhibition – ‘Buddhist Art of India’ in collaboration with Indian Museum, Kolkata. 30th Oct 2015 – 30th Nov 2015 National Museum, New Delhi

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Antique Buddhist Butter Art Pattern Manuscript – Mongolia

June 11, 2015 1 min read

As I open the packet of manuscript folios from Mongolia, the scent of the monastery infused into the centuries-old paper hits me before the vision does. Manuscripts, most often contain … Continue reading →

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Thai Paintings – Mediums of Mythology

April 14, 2015 3 min read

Art of art’s sake is the rage of the day! Paintings of red dots on orange backgrounds fetch 6 figure prices and no one really seems to know why! … Continue reading →

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Mirroring a Mirror | Photos of Antique Paintings that depict Life

March 07, 2015 1 min read

In the course of my travels I have come across fantastic murals and paintings that I have photographed and am sharing here to bring them out beyond their walls. Most … Continue reading →

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Antique Sculptures of Buddha

August 06, 2011 1 min read

Crowned Buddha in Dharmachakra, 11th century. This sculpture is a typical representation of ‘Pala’ art found in Bihar, India. Many such scultpures were placed in niches around the Bodh Gaya … Continue reading →

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Art in Buddhist Ritual Objects

March 15, 2011 2 min read

My awareness of Buddhist rituals and practices is limited to my observations. Someday I hope I will have the opportunity to seek out the stories and the philosophies behind these … Continue reading →

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Wood Art in Sikkim Monasteries – Windows, Doors and Pillars

March 15, 2011 1 min read

The design of the Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim is heavily influenced by Tibetan designs and bears a close similarity to the visuals seen on the other side of the Himalayas. … Continue reading →

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