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Scenes from the Life of Buddha: Offering of a Bowl of Dust and the First Sermon
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Scenes from the Life of Buddha: Offering of a Bowl of Dust and the First Sermon
EAM200002 Scenes from the Life of Buddha: Offering of a Bowl of Dust and the First Sermon, Greco-Buddhist Style, from Hadda, 1st-4th century (limestone) by Afghan School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: vie de Buddha, offrande du bol de poussiere et premiere predication; ); Afghan, out of copyright
Media ID 23359612
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Afghanistan Buddhism Buddhist High Relief Preaching
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The captivating print titled "Scenes from the Life of Buddha: Offering of a Bowl of Dust and the First Sermon" transports viewers to ancient Afghanistan, where Greco-Buddhist art flourished between the 1st and 4th centuries. This exquisite limestone sculpture, now housed in Musee Guimet in Paris, France, showcases the Afghan School's mastery in capturing pivotal moments from Buddha's life. In this high relief masterpiece, we witness a profound scene as Buddha offers a humble bowl filled with dust. The act symbolizes his renunciation of worldly possessions and signifies his commitment to spiritual enlightenment. The intricate details on the sculpture bring alive every fold in Buddha's robe and every grain of dust within the bowl. Adjacent to this offering is another significant moment - the First Sermon. As Buddha delivers his inaugural teachings on Buddhism, his words resonate through time and space. The artist skillfully captures both serenity and intensity on Buddha's face as he imparts wisdom that would shape countless lives for generations to come. This fusion of Greek artistic techniques with Buddhist themes creates a unique visual language known as Greco-Buddhist style. It serves as a testament to cultural exchange along ancient trade routes connecting East and West. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, we are reminded not only of its historical significance but also its timeless message - an invitation to seek inner peace amidst life's complexities.
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