Coming to the end of this Jan Term Course 2017, Representing Religion Through Art, I feel like I have taken a small sip of a giant ocean of ideas, concepts and cultures of Asia.
This Jan Term course helped me come to the realization that all things are connected, just as Buddhism and Hinduism both share many concepts and ideas. Some shared concepts are Ganesha, Family, the importance of your personal Guru and animal wisdom and protection. During this three week experience I was introduced to many beautiful images and objects in temples and museums. In the Hindu culture it is common to see Ganesha first so it is only appropriate to start my gallery with the marvelous and beautiful
Ganesha from 8th century to present day then his father Shiva God of Destruction to remind you of the importance of family. Followed by Gurus from both Hindu and Buddhist temples. . The Gurus segue into the images I picked from Buddhist culture, a protective Guardian Lion statue that is usually at the entry gate of the Buddhist temples and lastly a beautiful Buddhist jeweled plaque from Nepal in the 18th-19th century and Ganesha is also depicted in this piece.
“8th-13th century Ganesha made of Stone”
“13th-15th century Ganesha made of Stone ”
“Ganesha at present day Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Tx”
“Ganesha at present day Kalachkra Buddhist Center in Farmersville, Tx.”
“11th century Shiva, God of Destruction, made of bronze”
“Shiva and Dattatreya in present day Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Tx”
“The Guru Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji”
“The Guru and His Mother in the center of the Kalachkra Buddhist Center ”
“Guardian Lions (Present Day)”
“18th-19th century Buddhist jeweled plaque from Nepal”
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