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Bonzes praying
Bonzes are Buddhist priests, monks or teachers. Buddhist monks were often referred to by the term bonze in english literature before the mid 20th Century especially when referring to monks from East Asia and French Indochina. This depicts Bonzes praying.
circa 1905
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Bonze Buddhist Monk Monks Pray Prayer Praying Priest Priests Buddism
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the rich history and culture of Buddhism into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Bonzes Praying," showcases a group of devotional monks in deep meditation, captured by the renowned Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously framed with care, enhancing the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original photograph. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and infuse your space with a sense of tranquility and spirituality.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of deep devotion and contemplation among a group of Bonzes, or Buddhist priests, monks, or teachers, in Japan around 1905. The image transports us back in time to an era when the ancient traditions of Buddhism continued to shape the daily lives of the people of Japan. The Bonzes are shown gathered together in a serene temple setting, their robes a harmonious blend of earthy tones against the backdrop of the temple's intricately carved wooden architecture. Their faces are etched with the lines of age and wisdom, their eyes closed in deep concentration as they bow in prayer. Their hands are pressed together in the traditional Buddhist gesture of respect and devotion, known as "gassho." The atmosphere is one of quiet reverence, as the Bonzes seek enlightenment and spiritual growth through their communal practice of prayer. The scene is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the importance of community in the pursuit of spiritual growth. Buddhism, with its rich history and complex philosophical teachings, has long held a significant place in Japanese culture. The Bonzes, as the guardians and interpreters of this ancient tradition, played a crucial role in preserving and passing on its teachings from generation to generation. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into their world, a world where the pursuit of enlightenment and the deepening of spiritual understanding remain the primary goals. The image of the Bonzes praying is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the importance of community in the pursuit of spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Japan and the profound impact that Buddhism has had on its people and their way of life.
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