Tag: “Buddha”

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  1. Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi

    China: at the Court of the Imperors is the current exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907).

  2. Lunar New Year's in Hong Kong

    What a way to spend a few days...the Lunar New Year's celebrations in Hong Kong, China.

  3. Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa)

    The Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa) is a Buddhist temple which was founded in 528AD, although it suffered much damage over the centuries during various wars and occupations. Restoration of the temple was completed in the 1970s, and it is one of the most beautiful - and most popular - temples to visit in South Korea.

  4. Gatbawi

    One of the most well known attractions on Mt. Palgong (Palgongsan) is Gatbawi: a giant stone Buddha atop one of the peaks, with a large stone “hat” on his head.

  5. Ajantha Fresco

    The Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves.
    The caves are more popularly known for the frescos.

  6. Buddha

    A 240 cm statue of a Buddha in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy. This statue is linked to Empress Wu Zetian, the only female sovereign to rule in Chinese history.

  7. Profile of Buddha

    A profile of the 240 cm statue of a Buddha in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy. This statue is linked to Empress Wu Zetian, the only female sovereign to rule in Chinese history.

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