Buddhist Traditions
Updated Jun 11, 2024
In this lesson, students are introduced to the story of the Buddha and his teachings. Using objects in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, students learn about the diverse Buddhist traditions that developed throughout Asia up to 1500 CE, and the roles works of art play in Buddhist history, culture, and practices.
Chinese, Shakyamuni as an Ascetic, late 13th - early 14th century, wood with lacquer, gilding, and traces of color. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 29.172.
In this lesson, students are introduced to the story of the Buddha and his teachings. Using objects in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, students learn about the diverse Buddhist traditions that developed throughout Asia up to 1500 CE, and the roles works of art play in Buddhist history, culture, and practices.