Magazine Standing Buddha - Afghanistan c. 6th Century CE Images of Truth Mar 17, 2021 This serene figure of the Buddha is a definitive image of Gandharan sculpture. Images of Truth: The Goddess Vasundhara, 11th century Nepal Images of Truth Mar 3, 2021 Magical powers, Devas and bodhisattvas expound the Dharma in this week's images of truth Images of Truth: Buddha Head Images of Truth Feb 20, 2021 The surviving fragment of a statue of the Buddha reveals a serene face, apparently in a state of deep introspection. Images of Truth: The Buddha Listens to Bavari Images of Truth Feb 9, 2021 The Buddha spent much of his teaching life in discourse with those who sought Truth. Some asked questions, others sought to refute his teachings. Whatever they came for the Buddha showed them all the same courtesy of listening carefully to what they were asking and then replying from the depth of his wisdom Amida Buddha - Muromachi period Images of Buddha Jan 27, 2021 Amida Buddha is the Buddha of the Western Paradise who has vowed to rescue anyone who calls upon his name. It is one of the most popular Buddhist schools amongst the laity. The school originally arose in China but has spread throughout SE Asia. Images of Truth: Emaciated Buddha Frieze 3rd Century Dec 24, 2020 The high holidays can be a time of excess. This frieze of the Great Bodhisattva during his time of asceticism reminds us of the superhuman efforts he made to reach Enlightenment. Jātaka Tales: The Carpenter's Boar pt. 2 Dec 12, 2020 The final part of this Jātaka tale sees the Boar defeat the tiger and the sham ascetic, liberating the boars from danger, whilst the tree sprite reveals the details of who each character is in this birth. Jātaka Tales: The Carpenter's Boar Part One Dec 3, 2020 Artist Roberta Mansell illustrated some of the stories of the Buddha's previous births (Jātakas), for her children. She has kindly allowed The Zen Gateway to feature some of them. We present some here with extracts of text from the original story. Images of Truth: Bodhisattva - Central Tibet 13th/early 14th century Nov 11, 2020 Tibet became a refuge for Tantric teachings once persecution took hold in India. Bodhisattvas came to represent the function of the Buddha nature in the world and devotional images began to be formed in this Himalayan kingdom. Images of Truth: Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha) Japan 12th Century Oct 29, 2020 The Buddha is called the Great Physician and his teachings medicine for body and mind. These Buddhas dispense medicine to alleviate the 'dis-ease' of the human condition. Review; Buddhism - The British Library Exhibition Oct 28, 2020 Every day is a Good Day Oct 28, 2020 Previous Next 5 of 7 pages (There are 78 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Topics AUDIO COURSES BLOG BOOK BOOK EXTRACTS BOOK REVIEWS BOOKS BUDDHISM AND THE ARTS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE EXERCISES IN MINDFULNESS FILM REVIEWS FOLKLORE IN LIGHT OF ASIA INTERVIEWS NEWS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY REVIEWS STORIES Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Dharma Centre Our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. Visit Dharma Centre
