1378220

Amitayus, Buddha Thangka #1378220

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Amitayus, Buddha Thangka #1378220
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Within a given composition, the principal personage invariably
occupies the center stage, while acolytes and attendants are
reduced in size to further emphasize the majesty of the central
figure. Known as the "Enlightened One of Immeasurable Life,"
the practice of Amitayus' life-extending methods still exists in
Tibet. In the words of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, of the Shamarpa
lineage, "the most profound meditation begins with simple
meditation. Calm abiding... is a very effective technique, and is
refreshing and uncomplicated... "



The Tibetan Museum Society, a 501(c)(4) non-profit association,
is a recently formed international civic league of concerned
citizens who wish to advocate museum exhibition of Asian art
from ancient Mongolia and the greater Himalayan
region.


The antique items for sale in this benefit auction are all a part of
our continuing efforts to conserve and share with the world,
important works of Mongolian Buddhist art as well as art from
Tibet, China and the greater Himalayan region. The TMS auction
and gallery are funding sources for our online exhibition, for
which, we conserve many artifacts, photograph them, catalog
them, research them, and include several, among our online
exhibit, which reaches thousands of viewers every month from
over 100 countries. In this way, we are better able to accumulate
a large digital museum that is self-supporting, which allows us
to use donated funds for other significant projects that ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:20th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:27</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:20</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Amitayus, Buddha Thangka</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Alexandria, Virginia, USA</td></tr>
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