Dharma Collection

Hindu Sahdus near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Two Sadhus pose for a photograph on a road near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. In Hinduism, sadhu is a common term for an ascetic or practitioner of yoga (yogi)

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

Tibetan Lama, photographed in northern India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Tibetan Lama, photographed in northern India. Lama is a title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism

Teaching Buddha (Dharmacakra mudrAu) (sandstone)
3744539 Teaching Buddha (Dharmacakra mudru) (sandstone) by Indian School, (5th century); 160 cm; Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

Dharma Wheel at Wat Si Muang, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dharma wheel, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

The Arhat Vajraputra, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Arhat Vajraputra, 15th century. Vajraputra, his hand raised in the teaching gesture (vitarkamudra), expounding dharma to a devotee

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century

Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Great Stupa. Scene with the first speech of Buddha in Mrigadava, standing out the Dharma wheel in the middle

The blue, black, and white reflections of the sky and clouds on the rippled water
The blue, black, and white reflections of the sky, clouds, and nearby land on the wake of a boat in the Puget Sound, Washington, creating a lovely texture and sense of movement; Puget Sound

Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture. 2nd-3rd centu
Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture. Gandhara. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

The Wheel of Law, or Dharma Wheel, representing the teachings of the Buddha
TIBETAN WHEEL OF LAW. The Wheel of Law, or Dharma Wheel, representing the teachings of the Buddha

The Horin-rimbo, or Wheel of Dharma, in Japanese Buddhist mythology
SYMBOL: HORIN-RIMBO. The Horin-rimbo, or Wheel of Dharma, in Japanese Buddhist mythology

Illustration of Buddhist wheel of law (dharma)

Roof detail, Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Fugen-Bosatsu, Japenese form of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra, said to protect the Dharma
BODHISATTVA: FUGEN. Fugen-Bosatsu, Japenese form of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra, said to protect the Dharma, or principle laws of the universe. Line engraving

Life of Buddha. As a Buddha, an awakened one, he returned to teach his five fellow practitioners the Noble Truth of Unsatisfactoriness, the Noble truth of the Cause (Craving)

Reclining Buddhas feet

Dharma wheel

Dharma Wheel at Wat Si Muang

Karma Migyur Ling buddhist monastery Deer and Dharma wheel

Garlanded sculpture, Yudisthira with Dharma, his father, as a god. Yudisthira is one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata

Buddhist symbol. One circle and the 3 jewels of buddhism, the Buddha, the Dharma and the sangha

Vishnu lying on naga snakes at Buddha Nilkantha temple

PAKISTAN. PUNJAB. Taxila. Remains of the city of Taxila (6th-4th c. BC). Dharma Rajika Stupa

Nepal, Kathmandu. Buddhist prayer wheels at Swayambhunath Monkey Temple

Tibetan Lamas in Darjeeling, India
A group of Tibetan Lamas in Darjeeling, India. A Lama is the title for a Tibetan teacher of the Dharma

Tso Pema, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Sadhu, Tso Pema, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

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"Dharma: The Path to Enlightenment and Compassion" Dharma, a concept deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy, encompasses the teachings and principles that guide individuals towards enlightenment and liberation from suffering, and is a profound spiritual journey that has captivated countless seekers throughout history. In the early 12th century, Bodhisattva Maitreya's presence was immortalized in a delicate leaf from the "Perfection of Wisdom" manuscript. This depiction symbolizes his role as the future Buddha, embodying compassion and wisdom. A Buddha statue with the dharmachakra mudra gesture represents the turning of the wheel of Dharma. Dating back to the 2nd-3rd century, this ancient artifact signifies teaching and dissemination of Buddhist principles. Captured through lens in northern India, a Tibetan Lama stands as an embodiment of dharma's transformative power. His serene countenance reflects years of dedicated practice and devotion to spreading enlightenment. The Teaching Buddha sculpture carved out of sandstone showcases Dharmacakra mudra - hands forming a circle representing endless flow of wisdom. Its intricate details inspire contemplation on one's own path towards understanding life's mysteries. The Arhat Vajraputra statue from the 15th century remains shrouded in mystery regarding its creator but not its significance within Buddhism. As an enlightened disciple who attained nirvana through following dharma diligently, he serves as inspiration for seekers today. Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons depicted in an early 12th-century masterpiece by Mahavihara Master exemplifies compassion personified. Through bestowing blessings upon devotees, Avalokiteshvara embodies dharma's essence - selfless service for others' well-being. Another portrayal shows Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding Dharma to a Devotee during this same period. With grace and eloquence, he imparts timeless truths that resonate across generations, encouraging seekers to embrace dharma's teachings.