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Mucilinda
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Mucilinda is a nāga who protected Śākyamuni Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment.
Pillar with Naga Mucalinda protecting the throne of the Buddha. Railing pillar from Jagannath Tekri, Pauni (Bhandara District). 2nd-1st century BCE. National Museum of India.
Pillar with Naga Mucalinda protecting the throne of the Buddha. Railing pillar from Jagannath Tekri, Pauni (Bhandara District). 2nd-1st century BCE. N
12th century Khmer bronze Naga-enthroned Buddha from Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia. Cleveland Museum of Art.
12th century Khmer bronze Naga-enthroned Buddha from Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia. Cleveland Museum of Art.
Life of Buddha in art
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Narrative images of episodes from the life of Gautama Buddha in art have been intermittently an important part of Buddhist art, often grouped into cycles, sometimes rather large ones. However, at many
Buddha in his period of austerities, Vietnam, 1794, lacquered wood
Buddha in his period of austerities, Vietnam, 1794, lacquered wood
The Buddha's first meditation, as his father leads a ploughing ceremony. Buddha sits on a swing at left, shown as very young. Burmese manuscript, 19th
The Buddha's first meditation, as his father leads a ploughing ceremony. Buddha sits on a swing at left, shown as very young. Burmese manuscript, 19th century.
The First Seven Steps of the Buddha, at a temple in Australia
The First Seven Steps of the Buddha, at a temple in Australia
The Great Departure, Amaravati style, 2nd century, aniconic with a riderless horse
The Great Departure, Amaravati style, 2nd century, aniconic with a riderless horse