CHUNG TAI WORLD MUSEUM

Glossary of Buddhist Art

Glossary

Buddha Bodhisattva Arhat Bodhisattva Wei Tuo Vajra Guardians

Mudra

Abhaya Mudra Bhumisparsa Mudra Dhyana Mudra Dharmachakra Mudra Varada Mudra

Sitting Posture

Lotus Posture Half Lotus Posture Lalitasana Posture Contemplation Posture Posture of Maitreya Cross-Ankled Posture Posture of Royal Ease

Robe

Robe Exposing the Right Shoulder Robe Covering Both Shoulders Robe with Low-Hanging Collar
Robe with Low-Hanging Collar
A robe worn with a low-hanging wide-open collar; the opening shaped loosely into a curve often reaching the waist level. The influence of Chinese culture on the Buddha's robe began in the Northern Wei period. This particular Chinese style appeared in the Northern Qi and the Northern Zhou and was widely used during the Tang dynasty.

Glossary of Buddhist Art