Sept. 10, 2007
Early Buddhist Monuments in India
1600 BCE |
600 BCE |
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304 BCE |
100 BCE |
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Early Centuries CE |
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Decline of Indus Civi-lization |
Compil-ation of Vedas (Aryan myths) finishes |
Birth of Buddha |
King Asoka born (rules 272-231) |
Bhaja Cave Temple |
Sanchi Stupa reno-vated |
First appear-ance of Buddha Image |
Develop-ment of the Buddha Image |
TOOLS
Context, Style, Medium, Iconography, Function
TERMS
Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni or The Historical Buddha, died 486 BCE)
Transmigration (rebirth of the “soul”)
Samsara (world of illusions and delusions)
Karma (accumulation of merit and demerit)
Dharma (Buddhist Teachings or Laws)
Four Noble Truths
Life is Suffering
Suffering is Caused by Craving or Desire
Suffering can be extinguished only if Desire or Craving ceases
The cessation of Desire can be obtain through following The Middle Way
Eightfold Path
Maurya Dynasty (300-185 BCE)
Asoka (3rd Maurya Emperor; born 304 BCE; ruled 272-231 BCE)
Lion Capital from Pillar at Sarnath (about 250 BCE)
Chakra (wheel)
Chakravartin (Universal Ruler)
Heraldic style
