Hanoi (VNA) – A collection of Buddhist artifacts went on display to the public for the first time at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to celebrate the Fifth United Nations Day of Vesak, to be hosted by Vietnam .
Collector Duong Phu Hien and his associates presented the assemblage of over 100 Buddhist sculptural works, dating from the 7th to the 13th century.
The exhibition, which fills two display rooms at the museum, represents a wide range of artistic styles, originating in various Asian countries and made from diverse materials such as bronze, gold, silver, wood, precious gems and Bat Trang ceramic.
“These masterpieces at the same time represent the immortality and everlasting vitality of Buddhism, one of the major religions of mankind, whose vision has exerted significant influence on the process of developing a world civilization.”
Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, vice chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said, “This is the first time we’ve seen such an exhibition, which helps us to understand the human morals of Buddhism. In addition to sculpture, the exhibition features the architectural art of temples and pagodas.”
This was the first time the contents of this collection had been introduced to art lovers both inside and outside the country, said collector Hien.
Hien said he began his collection nearly 20 years ago with pieces of ceramic and porcelain from pagodas and temples.-Enditem
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