The Buddhist monk Guangqia visited Karl Duldig’s studio on two consecutive days, in the company of the noted Chinese writer, Professor Yu Dafu, a friend of Karl’s. Karl made two portraits of the monk, the first depicting him sitting, and the second in a standing pose. The portraits were drawn using a Chinese brush and Indian ink. Surviving sketches in the Studio’s collection indicate that Karl thought about creating a life-size sculpture later on, but this was not realised. Guangqia added inscriptions in his own hand to both drawings and stamped them with a red seal. The seated drawing has an inscription in which he quoted from a Buddhist poem, ‘A Contented Mind’ by the scholar Lingfeng of Mt Tiantai. In the summer I went to visit the Austrian sculptor Duldig with Professor Yu Da Fu. My virtue is slight – I cannot accept your offerings and gifts; I am amply rewarded by the clouds and springs. Rather than a table laden with pearl-like rice, I prefer the wind and leaves falling on my bed. Sitting quietly on my meditation cushion Is sweeter than the wheat offered by a thousand families. The pity is that I am gradually growing old; My bitter journey is not worthy of your offerings. The second drawing has a quote from a Buddhist poem on the study of Chán (Zen) Buddhism, by the famed Chán master, Dàjiàn Huìnéng (638–713): The portrait, with its figure positioned on a scroll-like ground and inscription is reminiscent of traditional Zen Buddhist portraiture. In this school of portraiture, which stretched back to at least the thirteenth century, monks were depicted sitting or standing facing the viewer, and typically the monk added an autographic inscription to the portrait. The portraits were often passed from master to disciple, continuing the disciples’ journey of spiritual enlightenment and were revered for their association with remarkable or holy priests. The Buddhist monk, Guangqai who added his inscription and stamp to the drawings would most certainly have been aware of this tradition. It is likely that Karl was aware of this tradition, one of the points where the studio’s collections of art works from Singapore intersect with the earlier Viennese collections can be found in the Library where a catalogue of an exhibition, 'Ausstellung Ostasiatischer Malerie und Graphik' is held. The Viennese Friends of Asian Art and Culture and the Albertina Museum staged this exhibition of East Asian painting and graphic works in 1932. Such was the internationalism of Duldig’s education in Vienna, that adaption to a new environment and culture in the Straits Settlement was swift, and he was able to interpret the artistic traditions of the place, and make them his own. It is part of the strength of the collection, that in many cases contemporary supporting documentation for the works of art is available. In this case there is a photograph of the Monk with Yu Ta-fu, and Karl and Eva Duldig, outside the studio at the time the drawings were made. Ann Carew 2016The portraits of Guangqai have national and international aesthetic significance. The works of art demonstrate the artist’s skill in capturing the physical appearance and demeanour of his subject, and his ability to adapt his working methods to incorporate traditional Asian materials and cultural practices. The portrait is one of few examples in Melbourne of a central European modernist artists working in, and engaging with Asia, during this period and it is culturally and aesthetically significant for this reason. The portraits are also historically interesting in documenting the life and experiences of Karl Duldig in the Straits Settlement (Singapore). Ann Carew 2016Brush drawing in chinese ink on paper. Seated Buddhist Monk. Chinese calligraphy hand written in black ink. Two red stamps under calligraphy.Signed Karl Duldig in l.r. corner. Dated Singapore 1940 in l.l. corner.

Index, ill, p.288., 190p. of plates, 1 mapnon-fictionThe art and architecture of Indiaart - india, architecture - india

The photo taken by Rosalind Marshall who volunteered as a civilian radiographer in Bien Hoa South Vietnam.Coloured photo of a Buddhist pagoda. The building is white with coloured trims. It has a Vietnamese flag flying at the top. CHUA PHUCLAM/PHAT2510LNHmarshall, buddhist, pagoda, vietnam

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1999, features the opening of the Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre located at 65 - 67 Sydney Street, Albion. Today the temple is better known as the Yen Ming Tang Buddhist Meditation Centre or Yanming Leizang Temple, a Buddhist temple affiliated with the True Buddha School. Established in Melbourne in 1990 and relocated to Albion in 1995, the centre provides a place for meditation, religious ceremonies, Buddhist teachings, and community activities. The temple reflects the growth of Melbourne's Chinese Buddhist community and the increasing cultural and religious diversity of Brimbank.This site is significant as one of the major Chinese Buddhist centres established in Melbourne's western suburbs during the late twentieth century.7698.01 - Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre Opening 65 - 67 Sydney Street Albion 1999 Photographs (Advocate 299).JPG 7698.02 - Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre Opening 65 - 67 Sydney Street Albion 1999 Photographs (Advocate 299).JPG 7698.03 - Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre Opening 65 - 67 Sydney Street Albion 1999 Photographs (Advocate 299).JPG 7698.04 - Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre Opening 65 - 67 Sydney Street Albion 1999 Photographs (Advocate 299).JPG 7698.05 - Chinese Tantric Buddhist Meditation Centre Opening 65 - 67 Sydney Street Albion 1999 Photographs (Advocate 299).JPGchinese tantric buddhist meditation centre, yen ming tang buddhist meditation centre, yanming leizang temple, sydney street, albion

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, are of Thích Như Định, one of the early resident monks associated with the Quang Minh Temple located in Braybrook during its transitional period in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Quang Minh Temple began in the early 1980s as a small Vietnamese Buddhist community in Richmond and Footscray. After several relocations, it settled permanently in Burke Street, Braybrook in 1989, with its main hall being completed in 1994. It is now the headquarters of the United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Victoria and one of the largest Vietnamese Buddhist temples in Australia.7376.04 - Thich Nhu Dinh Buddhist Monk Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 76.2).JPG 7376.01 - Thich Nhu Dinh Buddhist Monk Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 76.2).JPG 7376.02 - Thich Nhu Dinh Buddhist Monk Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 76.2).JPG 7376.03 - Thich Nhu Dinh Buddhist Monk Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 76.2).JPG 7376.04 - Rev. Thich Nhu Dinh Buddhist Monk Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs.JPGquang minh temple, burke street, braybrook

These photographs were taken by The Advocate in 1991, they feature the Quang Minh Temple located in Burke Street, Braybrook. Quang Minh Temple began in the early 1980s as a small Vietnamese Buddhist community in Richmond and Footscray. After several relocations, it settled permanently in Burke Street, Braybrook in 1989, with its main hall being completed in 1994. It is now the headquarters of the United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Victoria and one of the largest Vietnamese Buddhist temples in Australia.These are very early photographs of the new Quang Minh Buddhist Temple after it relocated to this site in 1989.6839.01 - Quang Minh Buddhist Temple 18 Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 479.1).JPG 6839.02 - Quang Minh Buddhist Temple 18 Burke Street Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 479.1).JPGquang minh buddhist temple, burke street, braybrook

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 2000, feature a Buddhist monk preparing for an upcoming cultural and religious festival for Melbourne’s Sri Lankan community at the Western Victoria Sri Lankan Buddhist Society, located at 40 Adelaide Street, St Albans.The images highlight the important role the society played in preserving Sri Lankan Buddhist traditions, supporting community connections, and celebrating cultural heritage within Melbourne’s western suburbs.7768.01 - Western Victoria Sri Lankan Buddhist Society 40 Adelaide Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 230.1).JPG 7768.02 - Western Victoria Sri Lankan Buddhist Society 40 Adelaide Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 230.1).JPG 7768.03 - Western Victoria Sri Lankan Buddhist Society 40 Adelaide Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 230.1).JPGwestern victoria sri lankan buddhist society, adelaide street, st. albans

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tones, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This framed photograph, presented on 06/02/2011 by Thich Nguyen Sieu of Phat Da Temple at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CA), commemorates the temple’s contribution to the Jade Buddha’s journey and its role in promoting peace and spiritual reflection.jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1992, were of a temporary Buddhist Temple located at 177 Morris Street, Sunshine. Before the Quang Minh Temple was built in Braybrook, there were many of these small temporary temples throughout Melbourne's Suburbs. One of photograph featured is a man standing in front of a plan showing the proposed Braybrook's Quang Minh Temple that will be built in Burke Street, Braybrook, overlooking the Maribyrnong River.These are very early photographs of a temporary Buddhist Temple located in a former house in Sunshine.7607.01 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPG 7607.02 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPG 7607.03 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPG 7607.04 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPG 7607.05 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPG 7607.06 - Vietnamese Buddhist Temple 177 Morriss Street Sunshine 1992 Photographs (Advocate 311.1).JPGmorris street, sunshine

These types of wall hangings are commonly used in homes, temples and meditation spaces to bring blessings, good fortune and to remind practitioners of the Buddhist teachings.The eight auspicious symbols represent blessings, spiritual qualities and the path to enlightenment. They symbolise the totality of the Buddha’s teachings and the harmony of the universe.Two identical hangings feature the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhist iconography: the precious parasol, white conch shell, two golden fish, eternal knot, treasure vase, victory banner, lotus flower and dharma wheel.holy objects, worship devices

As Buddhism spread to Tibet in the 7th century, prayer wheels became an essential attribute of Tibetan Buddhist practice. This practice is linked to teachings attributed to Nagarjuna (ca. 150 –250 CE), who emphasised the power of mantra recitation and visualisation. A prayer wheel, used for personal worship, allowed to release the spiritual power contained within the mantras, enabling practitioners, including those who could not read, to generate spiritual merit.Prayer wheels have been used in Tibetan Buddhism for personal worship since the 7th century. Turning the wheel with a pure, compassionate intention is believed to release the mantras into the universe, resulting in purification of negative karma of the practitioner, accumulation of merit, and spreading compassion to all living beings. This solar-powered prayer wheel is based on the traditional Tibetan prayer wheel design. However, it uses solar power to rotate the wheel containing mantras, disseminating the blessings to all. Often placed by Buddhist practitioners on a windowsill or car dashboard.This modern adaptation of the traditional Tibetan Buddhist prayer wheel has a mantra-filled drum which rotates automatically using solar power when exposed to light. The ornate gold-coloured frame and prayer wheel in the centre (embellished with small faux gemstones) reflect the aesthetic traditions associated with Tibetan Buddhist sacred objects. The solar panel is concealed in the base. tibetan buddhism, holy objects, worship devices

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tones, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This plaque, presented on 29/01/2011 at Phat Da Buddhist Temple in San Diego, California, honours Ian Green for his visionary leadership and dedication to sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of universal peace.jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This wooden plaque, presented to Ian Green on 28/11/2010 by the International Buddhist Meditation Association Chan Khong Monastery, honours his dedication to fostering peace and spiritual enlightenment. It symbolises gratitude for his generosity and his role in promoting the Jade Buddha’s message of compassion and unity.jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This badge, presented to Mr Ian Green at Phap Vuong Monastery in San Diego, symbolises appreciation for his role in sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of peace and compassion during its international journey.WELCOME THE JADE BUDDHA FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE AT PHAP VUONG MONASTERY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST FAMILIES IN THE USA 07-14.02.2010 jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This carved wooden Buddha statue was presented to Ian Green by Jagath Sumathipala of the All-Ceylon Buddhist Congress during the Jade Buddha tour in Colombo (19 August 2012). It symbolises spiritual reverence, generosity, and the deep cultural connections fostered throughout this tour. It honours Ian Green’s role in sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of peace and compassion.APPRECIATION TO - IAN GREEN CHAIRMAN, THE GREAT STUPA OF UNIVERSAL COMPASSION LTD FOUNDER, JADE BUDDHA TEAM FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE OUR GRATITUDE FOR SHARING THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE MAGNIFICENT & MYSTICAL JADE BUDDHA STATUE FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE WITH THE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY IN SRI LANKA FROM - JAGATH SUMATHIPALA PRESIDENT ALL CEYLON BUDDHIST CONGRESS, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, 10 AUGUST 2012jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

Myths of The Hindus and Buddhists Authors: Nivedita & Coomaraswamy Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1914 Label on spine cover with typed text RH 294 NIV warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, myths of the hindus and buddhists, nivedita & coomaraswamy

The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.5587.01 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.02 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5587.03 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 03.JPG 5587.04 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5587.05 - Kevin Flint Rerserve Sign 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.06 - Black Powder Mill 2022 Photo 01.JPG kevin flint reserve, cairnlea drive, cairnlea, black powder mill, australia buddhist centre

Colour photograph of onlookers in front of Buddhist candles and flowers used during the opening ceremony for 2nd story extension to 89 McCracken Street, Nov 1992

This page is from a Tibetan prayer book. Such books are long, narrow, and printed horizontally. The pages are unbound and stored with wooden covers with silk brocade wrapped around them. The ancient Tibetan art of printing was developed to reproduce Buddhist scriptures and images of the Buddha. Monasteries or wealthy laypersons often commissioned books to gain spiritual merit. Books were printed using woodblock technique, still utilised today, on handmade paper. Scripture books are venerated by both monks and general population. A double-sided sheet of Buddhist scripture written in Tibetan script on hand-made paper. The sheet is torn in half and frying at the edges due to old age.Includes a Bodhicitta prayer and some dedication prayers.tibetan buddhism, sacred books

As Buddhism spread to Tibet in the 7th century, prayer wheels became an essential attribute of Tibetan Buddhist practice. This practice is linked to teachings attributed to Nagarjuna (ca. 150 –250 CE), who emphasised the power of mantra recitation and visualisation. A prayer wheel, used for personal worship, allowed to release the spiritual power contained within the mantras, enabling practitioners, including those who could not read, to generate spiritual merit. Prayer wheels have been used in Tibetan Buddhism for personal worship since the 7th century. Turning the wheel with a pure, compassionate intention is believed to release the mantras into the universe, resulting in purification of negative karma of the practitioner, accumulation of merit, and spreading compassion to all living beings.The main body of this standing prayer wheel consists of a rotating hollow metal cylinder (drum) set on a flared, bell-shaped pedestal stand. Small decorative loops extend outward from the lower rim of the drum, which are used to manually flick and spin the wheel in a clockwise direction. The top lid features decorative, scalloped petal patterns resembling a lotus flower. It is crowned with a pointed metallic finial–in a jewel shape–and adorned with small, inlaid red coral stones. This small standing prayer wheel can be placed by Buddhist practitioners on a flat surface like an altar or table and easily rotated to disseminate the blessings to all. "Om Mani Padme Hum" mantra in Sanskrit scripttibetan buddhism, holy objects, worship devices

Colour photograph of Juan Huong lighting candles and saying a Buddhist prayer, watched by Victorian Premier, Joan Kirner, on the occasion of the official opening of the 2nd story extension of 89 McCracken Street, Kensington

Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination. Jambhala is a Bodhisattva of material and spiritual wealth often invoked by practitioners seeking to eliminate poverty and remove obstacles and misfortunes.Woodblock print of Jambhala on yellow cloth, created using an old wooden handcrafted printing board from Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet. woodblock printing, buddhist art

Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination.Vajrayogini is considered a female Buddha, embodying the ultimate state of enlightenment. She represents the union of wisdom and compassion and is known for her ability to transform strong passions into enlightened virtues.Woodblock print of Vajrayogini on yellow cloth, created using an old wooden handcrafted printing board from Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet.woodblock printing, buddhist art

Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination.This woodblock print on hand-made paper depicts Gesar, a legendary Tibetan warrior king who is invoked as a protector of the Buddha's teachings and emanation of Padmasambhava. Gesar's image is surrounded by four magical animals - garuda (top left), makara (top right), tiger (bottom left) and snow lion (bottom right). The print is framed using acrylic sheets. padmasambhava, tibetan buddhism, woodblock printing

Buddhist protection amulets are deeply rooted in spiritual traditions across Asia, especially in countries like Thailand, Tibet and Nepal. These sacred objects are believed to offer protection, attract good fortune and connect the wearer with enlightened energies.A two-sided amulet with a red cord for wearing. The front features a portrait of the 16th Karmapa, the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Tibetan Buddhism, in ceremonial robes and a distinctive hat. The reverse side features the image of a wrathful deity Mahakala. The rim of the amulet is shaded in gold.worship device, tibetan buddhism

Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination. Those involved in the printing process consider their work an offering to the Buddha.White Tara, revered as a compassionate and healing deity, is considered to provide protection, health, and longevity. She embodies the transcendent wisdom that helps practitioners overcome physical and mental suffering. White Tara woodblock print on paper in red ink, created using an old wooden handcrafted printing board from the Derge Sutra Printing House. Framed, sandwiched between acrylic sheets.woodblock printing, buddhist art

"Doc" Rowe and his wife "Mora" were Australian entertainers who performed worldwide, including the Far East, during 1910-1930. The embroidered costumes were purchased in China and used in their performances in Australia and overseas.Front/band for a woman's robe. Royal blue satin embroidered Taoist and Buddhist emblems with pekin knot stitch edged with couched gold and white or black thread. Braids along inner edges. Reverse applique butterflies in four corners. Gold-cast button and roulette cords and loops on front. Lined with blue, woven patterned silk. embroidery, china, oriental, garments, late 19th century, silk embroidery

Tri-fold cardboard item with Japanese language inscriptions flanking a central image of a male figure wearing a robe and holding a round object and a sword. It is brown/gold and cream.Japanese handwritten and printed. Believe the inscriptions are- First fold - left side "21 years old" middle "Koyu Aramata" right side ? (address) Second fold (middle) - "Tokujo- Temple" Right side fold - "Buddhist Chanting" (Charm).

Photographs of Kamakura, Japan, collected by Alva Bennetts during a visit whilst on her BCOF deployment. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts VFX128835.1. Black and white photograph of a Japanese building. trees and a second building in the background. RH side has a piece of red cord attached. 2. Black and white close-up photograph of the buildings featured in 1. Two people in foreground. 3. Black and white photograph of a Japanese Temple with gate pillars in foreground. Trees surround building. 4. Black and white photograph of a statue of Buddha. Green cord tied through a hole at the top. 5. Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of a statue of Buddha. 6. Black and white photograph of a statue of a sitting Buddha. Steps and large urns in foreground, trees in background. 7. Black and white photograph with details as per no. 6. 8. Black and white close-up of the statue of Buddha's head.2. Handwritten in black ink on back: “In September each year, Japanese girls dance on the platform of this shrine at Kamakura.” 3. Etched in white on top LHC of photograph: “KENCHOJI TEMPLE AT KAMAKURA.” 6. The great Buddha is a bronze figure of Amida, one of the Buddhist gods. It was cast in 1252. you can walk right up into the head of it. Note the position of the hands which are laid on the lap palms upwards and thumbs touching, the Buddhist sign for steadfast faith. 8. You can see where the Buddha was damaged during the 1923 earthquake. alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, japan, kamakura, photographs, buddha