Art and Buddhism

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The image above is of Amitabha or Amituofo from the Tang dynasty that existed from 618-907. In my opinion, the artwork connects to the teachings of Buddhism, which rotate around meditation and leading a peaceful life without sufferings. Buddha wanted humans to live without pain, and that is the reason why he came up with a religious way of living. Amitabha appears to be seated while crossing his legs and resting his arms on his laps (Metmuseum.org, 2020). The position of his arms shows that he is meditating. In particular, meditation is a process of controlling one’s mind and body to focus on something and gain awareness. The primary aim of this practice is to calm one’s mind and regain internal peace. Amitabha is a valuable example of a Buddhist art since it emphasizes calmness through meditation. Specifically, it persists on the four noble truths, namely magga, dukkha, nirodha, and samudaya. Dukkha makes it clear that suffering exists, while samudaya shows that it occurs from a particular cause. Nirodha depicts that pain comes to an end when an individual’s mind experiences freedom, non-attachment, and liberation. Magga indicates that people ...