Philosophy of Religion Spring 17

Rolando Valdes Dr. Dana Trusso HUP 105 April 19, 2017 Rubin Museum of Art In the Rubin Museum the art piece that I found to be most attractive was Mahakala. This is my favorite art piece because it's the god of death who is worship by the Hindus as well as the Buddhist. The image itself is very detailed and stands out to me. Mahakala has different forms with even one being a white Mahakala however the one I am mentioning is black. The Mahakala I'm speaking about is shown as a Buddhist God with five other buddhas shown over him. To me this is a sign of the utmost respect because he is honored by both Hindus and Buddhist. The artwork looks very scary and powerful at the same time. From the God having four arms and standing over a man that seems to be broken in half pleading for life shows its strength. Mahakala also has a third eye which to my knowledge let's want to see true intentions or symbolically meaning they see beyond what is right in front of them. If st...

Paula Hazel Luna Professor Trusso Philosophy of Religion 22 April 2017 The Rubin Museum of Art: A sculpture of Buddha Shakyamuni         The Rubin Museum of Art located in Chelsea, Manhattan in New York City is designed to promote learning and understanding towards the art and culture in Tibet, Nepal and the Himalayas, which is situated in India. Its display of valuable paintings, antiquities and a few interactive instruments stimulates interests in Hinduism and Buddhism. The museum’s art exhibits are well-organized and descriptive enough to provide a better understanding of the ideas portrayed in each art. The sculpture entitled, ‘’Buddha Shakyamuni’’ has come to be the most intriguing piece I found in the public display. Its overall golden color with the Buddha’s curly hair painted black and a hint of turquoise for the earrings on buddha’s elongated earlobes, initially caught my attention. The details on the sculpture’s robe, as to distinguish...

Hadir Harfoush. HUP105. Project The Rubin museum. #1 Title/artist: Buddha Shakyamuni – Buddha. Date: 16 th century. Doctrine: Buddha. According to the art work I saw in the museum it seems to me that the doctrine is Buddha, because the literature beneath the art work explains what does Buddha means which means “a wakened or enlightened”. And also it talks about the history of “Shakyamuni” who was the first Buddha. #2 Title/artist: the wheel of life – Instructive Pantings. Date: 18 th century. Doctrine: Samsara. According to the art work I saw in the museum, this art illustrates the cyclic of life, death and rebirth. In Buddhism this doctrine is called Samsara. #3 Title/artist: Buddha Sitatapatra – Merit. Date: 1864 Doctrine: Karma. According to the art work at the museum Sitatapatra symbolizes someone who is striving for a better rebirth by watching over those in need with her ten million eyes. It also shows that she has had many of her o...