Buddha-Guhyasamaja
This picture is from the Rubin Museum of Art. It is a sculpture of the Buddha-Guhyasamaja. It is from Tibet from the 15th century. It is also made out of a very important metal, being that it was the most commonly used metal during the 15th century. It was made of Gilt Copper Alloy. This specific buddha sculpture was believed to reach enlightenment through a meditative practice called deity yoga. This is when the people who are doing this “yoga” imagine themselves as ideal, altruistic beings in the form of deities. The sculpture is a representation of the practitioners doing their yoga. Personal meditational deities (yidam) are selected during an initiation ritual. The reason why I chose this sculpture is because I am very intrigued by the Buddha way. I love how they meditate towards god. It basically killing two birds with one stone. Maybe one day I will become a Buddha 🙂 Even though I am jewish I still like the ways on the Buddhist people. Some of the ideas and ideals that they have make so much sense. If they meditate they will not be inclined to do bad deeds therefore they are good people. This specific statue didn’t need to be chosen but I did want to do something that connected the people to Buddha so i chose this one. Another reason why I chose this one is because it was closest to the entrance therefore exit. I love the Rubin museum of Art and cannot wait to bring my friends and family there on Friday night for some live jazz and drinks. They also have spectacular gift shop. I love the rubin museum of art.