Maitreya and Zanabazar in Mongolia

An article is made in a series about the artistic activity by brilliant sculptor and extraordinary thinker G. Zanabazar (1635–1723), whose criation predetermined development of Buddhism entire course events Mongolia. The cult practice Maitreya as one heroes bodhisattvas Buddha Future among Mongolian peoples arose under decisive necessity first rituals performed influence Undur-Gegen Erdene-Zuu monastery 1657. Ritual meetings or Maitreya's cycle have become most beloved, very colorful festive large-scale life important Buddhist monasteries. divine image beautiful, young yogi with stupa his hair, an antelope skin on left shoulder, jug sacred water gesture preaching teaching at same time granting protection, noble Zanabazar, distinguished elegances nobility, close style spirit to best works Nepalese masters XI–XIV centuries. sculpture standing bodhisattva Maitreya, 72 cm high, main shrines capital's biggest Gandantegchenling Monastery. rarest painting, thangka found Fine Arts Museum Ulaanbaatar. second type crowned Buddha, sitting bhadraasana high seat, also widespread Tibeto-Mongolian Buddhism, them located Choijin Lama Museum-Temple Ulaanbaatar, it belongs Zanabazar’s school. In this article, for time, detailed description associated made.