by Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton

The Museum of Buddhist Art in Bangkok is renowned for having the largest collection of Buddha statues, sculptures, and figurines based on Buddhist artwork from kingdoms dating back to the 6th century AD. The exhibits showcase the cultural history of various kingdoms in Thailand and neighboring regions.

Visitors to the Museum of Buddhist Art are advised to begin their tour in an annex to the main building that houses the Kuan Yin Palace and Museum, which displays statues of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The courtyard outside this museum features six miniature wooden palaces housing Chinese deities.

The main theme of the Museum of Buddhist Art is housed in eight rooms upstairs in the main building, showcasing Buddha statues, sculptures, and figurines from various kingdoms that influenced Thai art and culture.

The many schools of Buddhist art from each era combined with the past and added their unique touch. Detailed explanations are provided for the Buddha statues, their characteristics, various postures, and subtle variations in the folds of the robes.

The museum is an invaluable resource for scholars of Buddhist art and Buddha sculptures. Casual visitors seeking an overview of a significant aspect of Thai culture will find this museum fascinating as well.

Buddhist art from the many kingdoms displayed in the Museum of Buddhist Art includes:

• Dvaravati art (6th – 11th centuries AD)
• Srivijaya art (7th – 14th centuries)
• Khmer art (11th – 19th centuries)
• Burmese art (11th – 19th centuries)
• Sukhothai art (13th – 15th centuries)
• Ayuthaya art (1350 – 1767)
• Lanna art (13th – 20th centuries)
• Lan Xang art (14th – 18th centuries)
• Thonburi art (1767 – 1782)
• Rattanakosin art (1782 – present)

The additional eight rooms in the Museum of Buddhist Art cover artifacts from the prehistoric Ban Chiang culture, Yao paintings, and stone sculptures.

An unusual set of exhibits in this museum is the room displaying statues of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary, reflecting the religious tolerance in Buddhist society.

The Museum of Buddhist Art not only embodies the art and culture that evolved for over a millennium through the rise and fall of numerous kingdoms but also symbolizes the principles of moderation and tolerance, values that serve as a beacon of light in these troubled times.

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