67: Buddha's Past Lives – Dipankara and Shakyamuni

Ancient Art Podcast (audio) by Lucas Livingston

Apr 13, 20166:58Arts

Two tales from the many lives of Buddha. The top scene depicts Buddha Shakyamuni meditating in the Indrashala cave awaiting his rebirth on Earth. The bottom scene shows Buddha Dipankara meeting the hermit Sumedha. Among...

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