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Interpretation of Hand Signs in Buddhist Art

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2007
Hand signs (called mudras in Sanskrit) play an important role in Buddhist art. They represent specific events from the life of Sidharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. These events symbolize moral principles important to the discipline. There are six important hand signs: (1) dhyana mudra, (2) varada mudra, (3) abhaya mudra, (4) vitarka mudra, (5 ...
Ahmer K, Ghori, Kevin C, Chung
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Virtual reality art as an innovative Buddhist learning tool

International Journal of Arts and Technology, 2021
Gomesh Karnchanapayap   +1 more
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Temples in the Cliffside: Buddhist Art in Sichuan By Sonya S. Lee. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2021. 296 pp. $65.00 (cloth)

Journal of Chinese History, 2022
Sonya Lee ’ s Temples in the Cliffside: Buddhist Art in Sichuan is a welcome addition to studies of the religious cliff sculpture of southwestern China. The book provides accounts of several of the major cliff sculpture sites in the region of the Sichuan
Tom Suchan
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An Investigation of Naga Art in Buddhist Temples of Mueang Chiang Mai District, Thailand

Social Science Research Network, 2021
The importance of Naga art has two aspects: (a) In terms of the research value, Naga is an important design element in Buddhist temples in Thailand. It is particularly seen in architectural decoration and ornaments, yet little research has been done on ...
Y. Chang
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The Impact of Buddhist Art on the Evolution of Painting Techniques in the Jin Dynasty of China

International journal of art & design
This paper examines the impact of Buddhist art on the evolution of painting techniques during the Jin Dynasty of China through a comprehensive exploration of historical materials and case studies.
Yitian Xie   +1 more
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