Bodhidharma Meditating Facing a Cliff, late 1200s. Bodhidharma is the legendary founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China. Here he is seen meditating in front of a cliff, atop Mount Song. Behind him is his disciple Huike, the first recipient of his teaching.

---

Size: 2039px × 5000px
Photo credit: © Heritage Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 960-1279, art, china, cleveland, dynasty, hanging, heritage, ink, museum, painting, scroll, silk, song, unknown