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1 Illustrating Iconography of Project 3 Stage 3 Palash T Bawankar Buddhism Sr. Communication Design IDC School of Design IIT Bombay GUIDE: Prof. Ravi Poovaiah CO-GUIDE: Prof. Sudesh Balan Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 1
2 Background Work Process Final Output Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 2
3 Background Work Process Final Output Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 3
4 Buddhism Theravada Mahayana Vajrayana Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 4
5 Buddhism Theravada Mahayana Vajrayana Adi Buddha or Vajradhara Dhyani Buddhas Dhyani Bodhisattvas Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 5
6 Buddhist Iconography Idols Mandala Mudras Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 6
7 Buddhist Iconography Idols Mandala Mudras Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 7
8 Mudras Hand Gestures Objects in Hand Personality (Context) Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 8
9 Wind (Air) Self-worth Fire (Agni) Self Assertion Sky (Akash) Responsibility Earth (Prithvi) Relationships Water (Jal) Communication Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 9
10 Background Work Process Final Output Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 10
11 Study visit - Kanheri Caves Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 11
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15 Study visit - Pagoda Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 15
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17 Book Referred Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 17
18 Conversation with Bhadant Sanghapriya A man goes through the cycle of birth and death till enlightenment. Then there is the state of liberation. It is mentioned in the Jataka tales that Buddha took several births (Manushi Buddhas) in various forms till Bodhisattva stage. Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 18
19 Sketches Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 19
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22 Representation Possibilities Abhaya Mudra Contextual Illustrative Graphical Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 22
23 Representation Possibilities Bowl in hand Contextual Illustrative Graphical Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 23
24 Representation Possibilities Bhumisparsa Mudra Contextual Illustrative Graphical Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 24
25 Abhay Mudra Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 25
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30 Bhumisparsha Mudra Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 30
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33 Dharmachakra Mudra Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 33
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35 Dhyana Mudra Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 35
36 Vajra and the Bell Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 36
37 Meaning Fearlessness Personality (Context) The abhaya mudra is the gesture of the fifth Dhyani Buddha, Amoghasiddhi Benefits This Mudra gives us the energy to stand strong. Amoghasiddhi helps in overcoming the delusion of jealousy (type of fear) and transforming it into the wisdom of accomplishment. Abhaya Mudra Connected Events -Forbidding the relatives to fight (left hand raised) -Calming the ocean (both hands raised). -The taming of the elephant Nalagiri -After gaining enlightenment. -Protection from beasts (Lion, Elephant, Snake) Purpose To stop the flow of negative energy (fear). Symbolizes Protection, peace, reassurance, friendship (empty of weapons), The dispelling of fear, stop, spiritual power of the Buddha or Bodhisattva Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 37
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41 Connected Events 1. Mara s summon to all his forces to attack Sakyamuni; Mara with thousand arms riding on his elephant Girimekhala. 2. Flying away of Devas, Nagas, and others parmis defeated 10 divisions of Mara s army. 4. Chakkavudha (disc) stood over the Bodhisatta s head like a canopy of flowers. 5. Mara falsely claim the Gotama s seat as his own. 6. Buddha calling the Earth as his vitness. 7. Roaring of the Earth - I stand his witness. 8. Celebration of Buddha s Victory over Mara. Benefits Transform the delusion of anger into mirror-like wisdom. Bhumisparsh Mudra Meaning Touching the Earth. Personality (Context) The second Dhyani Buddha Akshobhya is depicted in this Mudra. He is believed to transform the delusion of anger into mirror-like wisdom. Purpose To bear the witness to the earth goddess, Sthavara, to Buddha s attainment of enlightenment. Symbolizes The Buddha s enlightenment under bodhi tree. Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 41
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45 Connected Events 1. After the attainment of Enlightenment and becoming a Buddha, Gautama Buddha thought of delivering his first sermon to some receptive ascetics. 2. Thought of revealing his doctrine first to Alara Kalama; first guru then to Uddaka Ramaputta; other guru. But both were died. 4. So, he looked for his five companions by his divine eye wandering at Deer Park, in Sarnath. 5. Soon he reached there to deliver his first sermon (called the Dhamma-chakkapavattana-katha because that sets the wheel of the dhamma into motion). 6. Five ascetics noticed his bright countenance and acknowledged his superiority. 7. Buddha then delivered his first sermon in the Isipatana Migadaya. Purpose To preach his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. Benefits Vairocanna is believed to transform the delusion of ignorance into the wisdom of reality. Dharmachakra Mudra Symbolizes -The setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma. -As hands are held in front of the heart, symbolizes teachings are straight from the Buddha s heart. Meaning -Turning the Wheel of the Dharma or Law. -Circle formed by the Mudra represents Wheel of Dharma. Personality (Context) Mudra of Gautama, the Dhyani Buddha Vairocanna and the future Buddha Maitreya. Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 45
46 Three Vehicles of Buddha s Teaching Hearers of the teachings (Hinayana) Buddha Solitary realizers (Hinayana) Mahayana or Great Vehicle Sangha Dharma Three Jewels of Buddhism Dharmachakra Mudra Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 46
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48 Connected Meaning 1. Thumbs of two hands touch at the tips which forms mystic triangle. It is an identification of mystic fire that consumes all impurities. 2. This triangle also represent the Three Jewels of Buddhism (Triratna), namely the Buddha himself, the Good Law and the Sangha. 3. It represents the natural relationship between emptiness and form, and is considered one of the purest expressions of our Original Nature. Benefits Help mortals to achieve the transformation of delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. Person get unmoved by the surrounding, immersed in infinite space. Dhyana Mudra Meaning Meditation or Samadhi or Yoga Mudra Gesture of absolute balance. Personality (Context) This Mudra is displayed by the fourth Dhyani Buddha Amitabha, also known as Amitayus. Purpose Help to get perfect balance of thought, rest of the senses, and tanquility. Symbolizes It is the gesture of Meditation and symbolizes concentration on the Good Law, and the attainment of spiritual perfection. Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 48
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50 Free from negative karmic forces Purification Purification of Karma Vajrasattva Thunderbolt Has the ability to cut any substance yet it cannot cut itself. Unity of the thunderbolt and hand bell is essential to reach enlightenement. The hand bell A symbol of wisdom and compassion. Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 50
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52 Outcome Possibility 1. Graphic Novel 2. Poster Exhibition Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 52
53 Outcome Possibility 1. Graphic Novel 2. Poster Exhibition Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 53
54 Face Study Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 54
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56 Face Explorations Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 56
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59 Anatomy Study Photograph Study Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 59
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67 Background Work Process Final Output Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 67
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75 References Links PDF Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance - Expanded Edition by Cain Caroll and Revital Caroll Mudras of the Great Buddha Symbolic Gestures and Postures by Exotic India Art Mudra In Pan-Asian Buddhism Part 1: Primary Mudras of the Major Buddhas by John C. Huntington Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 75
76 Thank You Palash T Bawankar Illustrating the Iconography of Buddhism page 76
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