The Met has gathered a stunning display of ancient Buddhist art — rare loans including dozens of objects that have never been exhibited outside of India. By Holland Cotter At the press opening for the ...

This is the story of the origins of Buddhist art. The religious landscape of ancient India was transformed by the teachings of the Buddha, which in turn inspired art devoted to expressing his message.

How the museum and Indian institutions overcame eight years of physical and diplomatic challenges to bring 125 rare Buddhist art works to New York. By Rachel Sherman What weighs more than 4,000 pounds ...

Sponsor's statements -- Directors' foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note to the reader -- Lenders to the exhibition -- Contributors -- Maps -- Indian subcontinent -- India's global setting -- ...

Cut from a sheer cliff face nearly a thousand years ago, India's Ajanta Caves are home to sacred Buddhist spaces adorned with vibrant works of ancient art. Carved in timeThe Buddhist cave temples near ...

The present volume highlights the recent researches on archaeological heritage and Buddhist studies of Early India. This volume deals with primary resources that are retrieved from the excavated ...

Exhibition, Catalogue and Companion PBS Documentary Film by David Grubin Receive $1 Million National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chairman's Special Award Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art is the ...

Since World War II, buddhist ideas have periodically surfaced in contemporary art. One such moment—enriched by a wonderful backdrop—is taking place right now. The backdrop is the Japan Society’s ...