Mandalay Hill Monastery Myanmar
Mandalay Hill Monastery Myanmar has an interesting history, not only is it a sacred sight visited for two centuries by Buddhist pilgrims, it was also a stronghold held by the Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Burmese Buddha Statue Styles
Burmese Buddha Ava Innwa Style
After the decline of the Pagan kingdom in the mid 13th century the Ava/Innwa period was then established in A.D.1342. The Burmese Buddha Ava Innwa style statue during this period Continue Reading →
Burmese Buddha Pyu Style
The Buddhist Pyu style of iconography adapted much of its style from India in its early history around the time of Christ, numerous archaeological finds indicate that the Pyu were Continue Reading →
Articles – Burmese Buddha History Buddha Art
A collection of free to read pdf’s and ebooks. Subject Matter: Burmese Buddhas, Buddha Art, Articles written by various authors on Buddhism, Art and History Articles – Burmese Buddha History Continue Reading →
Burmese Buddha Shan Style
Burmese Buddha Shan style – Developed through interaction since early times with ethnic groups from Thailand (Siam). Thai artisans and craftsmen migrated to Burma and other parts of Asia bringing Continue Reading →
Burmese Buddha Jambupatti Style
The Burmese Buddha – Jambupatti style is highly decorative and somewhat different to the traditional Mandalay Buddha style that show elaborate folds in the loose fitting monks dress. The Jambupatti Continue Reading →
Burma’s Buddhist Art Pagan
Burma’s Buddhist Art Pagan – although there are discrepancies related to the actual dates in which the Pagan dynasty flourished. Archeologists have uncovered stone tablets and Buddhist iconography with Pali Continue Reading →
Burmese Buddha Mandalay Style
The Burmese Buddha Mandalay style is the most decorative of all Buddha statues in Burma. The robe is often elaborately layered with three dimensional folds decorated with glass mosaics and Continue Reading →