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Japanese Mandalas: Emanations and Avatars
The Metropolitan Museum of Art says:
When Esoteric Buddhism was introduced to Japan from mainland China in the 9th century, it forever changed the visual landscape of Japanese art and religion. The rituals of Mikkyō Buddhism, or the “Secret Teachings,” as this newly imported religion was called, involve mandalas--arrestingly beautiful and fearsome images of the Buddhist universe and its myriad realms and deities. Japanese Mandalas: Emanations and Avatars, explores the art of Mikkyō Buddhism, from the models used to create these mandalas to the images they inspired.
Image: Womb World Mandala (Taizōkai Mandara). Kamakura period (1185-1333), 13th century. Brooklyn Museum. 21.240.2. Museum Collection Fund
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Free with museum admission
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June 18, 2009 – Nov 29, 2009
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St
212.535.7710
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