Buddhas in Singapore

The Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore, 9 Stunning Buddhas.

Statues and figurines of the Buddha have inspired devotees through the ages.  In Singapore I first discovered for myself the calming and majestic, yet humble, beauty of human depictions of the Buddha. The Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore has an extensive collection of Buddhas, presented in an elegant, dramatic manner. 

What is it about these images of Buddha that is so compelling? Does the Buddha remind us that although life is challenging in so many ways, we can find peace and hope?

Gentle loving kindness, reflection, mindfulness, joy and gratitude...... enjoy these ancient treasures from the Asian Civilization Museum in Singapore.

“Resolutely train yourself to attain peace”  the Buddha.

Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work. Thich Nhat Hanh

Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion - towards ourselves and towards all living beings. Thich Nhat Hanh

See majestic Buddhas from Bagan, Myanmar

Here are more beautiful Buddhas from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England.


Beautiful chanting......

Beautiful Buddhas in London, England

Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England

Buddha Through the Ages as Portrayed by Many Cultures


It was an unexpected delight to further my photographic collection of Buddha images in London, England, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The delicate sculptures of the Buddha are small, but elegant and stunning! 

Each expression of Buddha glows with gentle kindness.  The mudra, or meaningful hand gestures, tell of the teachings of the Buddha.  

These ancient figurines of Buddha were of bronze or other metal, and so they have survived through the ages. This is a lovely collection in a museum that is, in all ways, astonishing. 


We missed the Radiant Buddha, which was not on display....... and so I must return to London and the Victoria and Albert museum to view this famous depiction of the Buddha.   

Enjoy these beautiful images....

“We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.” The Buddha

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize. Thich Nhat Hanh

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. - Buddha

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger. - Buddha

   
See majestic and beautiful Buddhas from Bagan, Myanmar

View more beautiful Buddhas in Singapore.