WORLD BUDDHIST STAMPS e.GALLERY
bringing the buddhist world at the comfort of your home
| Bodhidharma-Porcelain from Dehua Kiln | |
Bodhidharma was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. According to Chinese legend, he also began the physical training of the monks of Shaolin Monastery that led to the creation of Shaolin kungfu. In Japan, he is known as Daruma. His name means "dharma of awakening (bodhi)" in Sanskrit. Bodhidharma's teachings and practice centered on meditation Stamp featuring the White pottery figure of Bodhidharma. Series: Porcelain from Dehua Kiln
Theme: Buddhism |
|
| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 20.10.2012 |
| Category | Buddhist Image |
| Type | Maximum Card |