Cosmic Buddhas in Himalayas unlocks the complex world of Himalayan Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism), through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition.

A few of the Exhibition objects from Cosmic Buddhas in Himalayas.
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Distemper on wood, H. 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm); W. 5 1/8 in (13 cm)

Gilt-copper alloy, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Stone with polychrome, H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 21 lbs (9.5 kg)

Sculpture, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); D. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)

Terracotta, H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 14 3/4 in. (37 5 cm); D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Black stone, H. 23 in. (58.4 cm); W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm)

Brass, H. 20 3/8 in. x W. 9 in. (51.8cm x 22.9 cm); D. (from hands) 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Mineral and organic pigments on cloth; Image: 21 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (54.6 × 44.5 cm) Framed: 28 1/2 × 24 1/2 in. (72.4 × 62.2 cm)

With thanks to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for the ‘Cosmic Buddhas in Himalayas’ Exhibition.

Categories: Art, Tibetan Buddhism, Video

Tags: Artwork: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Himalayan Tibetan Buddhism, Tantra, Tibetan Tantra Buddhism