Buddhism and Hinduism Essay

The sculpture is made of gilt-bronze with the perfectly proportioned body to make it attractive and draw the attention of the concept that the outer beauty is a reflection of the inner spiritual power. The work is characteristic of the features that define Buddhists. It portrays typical positions and gestures. The characteristic stylish pose evident is that the right hand is on the left hand and all are placed on the right knee. The outstanding symbol is radiance which represented by a halo over a whole body as a result of the gold-covered surface. The stylish pose informs the followers regarding Buddha’s spiritual character and draws attention to the beautiful and perfectly proportioned body which affirm the concept that the outer look is a reflection of the inner spiritual power.

II. Vaishravana, Guardian King of the North The work was created during the Edo period (1615-1700 AD) in the 12th century, and its origin is in Japan. The source of the sculpture is the Avery Brundage Collection, the vast Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Its medium is composed of colors and gold on wood. It was made to serve as the object of Japanese worship. According to the Hindu deity, Bishamonten or Vaishravana serves as a celestial being with the mandate to protect holy places and places where Buddha expounds the Buddhist scripture. As a demigod, the sculpture is considered the Buddhist god of war, fortune as well as an evil punisher. As a demigod, the sculpture is regarded as the Buddhist god of war, fortune as well as an evil punisher.