Taizō-kai Mandara Taizō-kai Mandara, 14th century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on silk, overall: 84 1/2 x 50 1/8 in. ( x cm);. The mandala (or mandara, in Japanese) is a diagrammatic tool used by Buddhists to guide their meditation and prayer. Most mandalas direct the viewer to travel mentally on a prescribed path, stopping to contemplate and address each figure depicted. This early Womb World (Taizō-kai) mandala is part of a pair that would have been displayed on opposite walls of a temple of Vajrayana (esoteric) Buddhism, representing different but equally viable approaches t
Taizō-kai Mandara Taizō-kai Mandara, 14th century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on silk, overall: 84 1/2 x 50 1/8 in. ( x cm);. The mandala (or mandara, in Japanese) is a diagrammatic tool used by Buddhists to guide their meditation and prayer. Most mandalas direct the viewer to travel mentally on a prescribed path, stopping to contemplate and address each figure depicted. This early Womb World (Taizō-kai) mandala is part of a pair that would have been displayed on opposite walls of a temple of Vajrayana (esoteric) Buddhism, representing different but equally viable approaches to enlightenment. The mate to this painting is currently on view in the Arts of Buddhism gallery. Asian Art 14th century
Size: 1960px × 2549px
Photo credit: © BBM / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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