Art of Asia: Buddhism – The Art of Enlightenment

by admin on January 26, 2010

Having originated 2500 years ago, the Buddha’s teachings have formed the core of the religion known as Buddhism. Over the centuries, Buddhism spread from India into all corners of Asia. As it spread, it transformed into a wide variety of beliefs and practices. The art forms it inspired are well represented in the museum’s collection. This teacher resource video was produced in 2006 in conjunction with the Art of Asia interactive media program at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. www.artsmia.org…

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krittmasta January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

With all this knowledge, I still believe in Therevada. That’s what Buddhism means, to follow Buddha. He is the one who shows the way to enlightenment. And yes, it’s true, there’re more beings that has already reach nirvana.

qaplatlhinganmaH January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

Greco-Buddhism, sometimes spelt Graeco-Buddhism, refers to the cultural syncretism between Hellenistic culture and Buddhism, which developed between the 4th century BCE and the 5th century CE

BaoT93 January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

an “A” for this vid, good job!!!

samratdp January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

Good one! I suggest you link this video on DynamycDesi – they recognise such talents with weekly awards and are a good platform to promote

duthel January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

PALI CHANTING.

Yo so bha-ga-va ara-hang sam-ma sam-bud-dho….
Sva-ka-to ye-na bha-ga-va-ta dham-mo….
Su-pa-ti-pa-no yas-sa bha-ga-va-ta sa-va-ka sang-ho…..

rayofminneapolis January 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

Thank you. This knowledge is what I’m trying to convey to those into the current fad called “the secret”. It seems to drive one to obsess on desires.
We see here, desire is suffering. I knew this via transcendence of all bardos. Thank you.

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