About Shigisan Engi Emaki

The Shigisan Engi Emaki is an emakimono or emaki made in the second half of the 12th century CE, during the Heian period of Japanese history (794–1185). It is an illuminated manuscript detailing miracles attributed to the monk Myōren, who lived on Mount Shigi near Nara in Japan in the latter part of the 9th century.
Over life-size figure of the bodhisattva Padmapani, cave 1, Ajanta Caves, 5th century

Different types of Buddhist paintings

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Art, Himalayan Art, Mandala, Thangka, Tibetan paintings
Buddhist originated in the north of the Indian subcontinent, in modern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the earliest survivals dating from a few centuries after the historical life of Siddhartha Gautama from the 6th to 5th century BCE. are visual art produced in the context of Buddhism. It includes depictions of Gautama Buddha and other Buddhas and bodhisattvas, notable Buddhist figures both historical and mythical, narrative scenes from their lives, , and .
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