Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo) ca. 1319 China Healing practices, physical and spiritual, played an important role in the transmission of Buddhism throughout Asia. In this mural, Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo), the Buddha of medicine, wears a red robe and is attended by a large assembly of related deities, including two seated bodhisattvas who hold symbols for the sun and the moon. The twelve warriors, six at each side, symbolize the Buddha’s vows to help others. The robust, full-faced figure and the shallow spatial construction are characteristic of the work of Zhu Haogu, who was ac
Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo) ca. 1319 China Healing practices, physical and spiritual, played an important role in the transmission of Buddhism throughout Asia. In this mural, Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo), the Buddha of medicine, wears a red robe and is attended by a large assembly of related deities, including two seated bodhisattvas who hold symbols for the sun and the moon. The twelve warriors, six at each side, symbolize the Buddha’s vows to help others. The robust, full-faced figure and the shallow spatial construction are characteristic of the work of Zhu Haogu, who was active in the early fourteenth century and painted both Buddhist and Daoist imagery. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7432. Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo) Play or pause #948. Kids: Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo) Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru (Yaoshi fo). China. ca. 1319. Water-based pigment over foundation of clay mixed with straw. Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Paintings
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