|
|
Life of the Buddha
This depiction is unusual in that the two deer usually represented with this event – even symbolizing the first sermon when represented flanking a wheel – are completely absent.
AlchiSTS JP90 0129.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Eight monks are represented listening to the sermon.
AlchiSTS JP84 0123.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Scene 42: The Buddha teaching two Bodhisattva.
AlchiSTS JP84 0128.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
The Bodhisattva seated to the proper right of the Buddha can be identified as Avalokiteshvara (holding a rosary and a red lotus in his hands) (Fig. 1q in Orientations).
AlchiSTS JP84 0147.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
As on the right leg the medallions on the upper edge of the dhoti contain three st?pa.
AlchiSTS JP90 0090.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Again, between the folds of the dhoti is a meditating Buddha.
AlchiSTS JP90 0089.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Between the legs are four more teaching scenes demonstrating the teaching of the Buddha in a general way.
MDhoti2.eps
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Between the legs are four more teaching scenes demonstrating the teaching of the Buddha in a general way.
AlchiSTS JP91 0009.jpg
|
|
|
|
|
Life of the Buddha
Each scene has a different audience, the higher-ranking ones represented above.
AlchiSTS JP81 0105.jpg
|
|
|
