Since my visits to the Hua Zang Si Buddhist Temple in San Francisco, my
intesest in Buddhism has become fueled even more. I will do a post on
that place of beauty and serenity before I leave for India where I am sure
I will be exposed to even more opportunities to pursue my interest in this
religion. In the meantime, I realize I never posted the pictures I took of
some of the Buddhas at the Asian Art Museum during my visit there a few
months ago with my friend, Joanne Olivieri, aka Poetic Shutterbug. I
realize that I did not photograph all the accompanying cards so some of
the treasures are unidentified. I will definitely have to return!
Additionally, let me apologize, in advance, about the quality of some of
the photographs, especially the identity cards. Some are very poor and out
of focus. We went on the free day for the museum and it was VERY
crowded. It was difficult time in front of some of the exhibits to get
quality photographs. I was just glad to be able to see them at all and I
wanted to share this incredible museum with you. Please, if you ever
visit San Francisco, add the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco to
your list of "must sees".
intesest in Buddhism has become fueled even more. I will do a post on
that place of beauty and serenity before I leave for India where I am sure
I will be exposed to even more opportunities to pursue my interest in this
religion. In the meantime, I realize I never posted the pictures I took of
some of the Buddhas at the Asian Art Museum during my visit there a few
months ago with my friend, Joanne Olivieri, aka Poetic Shutterbug. I
realize that I did not photograph all the accompanying cards so some of
the treasures are unidentified. I will definitely have to return!
Additionally, let me apologize, in advance, about the quality of some of
the photographs, especially the identity cards. Some are very poor and out
of focus. We went on the free day for the museum and it was VERY
crowded. It was difficult time in front of some of the exhibits to get
quality photographs. I was just glad to be able to see them at all and I
wanted to share this incredible museum with you. Please, if you ever
visit San Francisco, add the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco to
your list of "must sees".
The Bodhisattva Samantabhadra on an Elephant
The esoteric Buddhist king of passion, Ragaraja
Crowned and bejeweled Buddha image and throne
Green and yellow Buddha
The Buddhist deity Achala Vidyaraja
The Buddhist deity Vajradhara
Seated Buddha, Sri Lanka
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
The Buddha Shakyamuni as an ascetic
The Seated bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
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