Christianity & Buddhism in Art

What are the religious methods of Christian art?

The Christian religious methods are mostly about the rules-Christians have many rules to attend church:

1. Christians must not plan their Sunday
2. Giving themselves time, and no stressing
3. Turn off your electronics
4. Dress properly
5. Be neat and not sloppy
6. Being quiet and respectful, when in a church

These rules all respect Jesus, and shows that the people believe and worship for him. But if these aren’t done, then it shows disrespect to Jesus and the religion.

Who were in the artworks?

The characters in the art were usually Jesus at different events in his life; the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus (the cross), etc... In the churches, there are usually some sort of artworks, that represents a story.

When did these religious methods start?

These religious methods started between 6-7 BC, that's when Jesus was born-when Christianity started. They started when Jesus was born, because there had to be a way for the Christians to learn about the religion, rules and it’s traditions.

Where were these religious methods done?

Christians usually do these methods in churches, because that is a very important area for Christians. Churches are located all around the world, except for countries that don't believe in Christianity.

Who leads the teachings of the religion, and rules?

Priests are the ones who teach others, because they are like the leaders in the churches. They work with the bible to spread/teach knowledge, to help others understand the culture of Christianity.

What are the religious methods of Buddhist art?

Buddhist art includes paintings, sculptures and other ways to represent stories, or the concept of the Buddha. Temples are the main places where Buddhists worship. In the temples people must be:

1. Respect others
2. Remain quiet
3. Reflect on the Buddha’s teaching
4. Wear appropriate clothing, nothing immodest
5. Do, or say nothing offensive.
6. Wai to respect others and the spirits

Who were in the artworks?

The characters in the art, were usually “various Bodhisattvas (those who aspire, to become like a Buddha or attain enlightenment).” There were a whole bunch of different Bodhisattvas/Buddha's: (Main Buddha's/Bodhisattvas)

• Guan Yin
  • Worshipped in East Asia
  • Known for her wisdom, compassion and mercy
• Vajrapani
  • Earliest Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism
  • Protector of Lord Buddha
• Mahapratisara
  • Believed to grant wishes, of those who worshiped her
  • Holds 7 items in her hands, for representation
• Padmasambhava
  • Known as the second Buddha and a Guru Rinpoche
• Tara
  • Considered as the male version of Guan Yin
• Manjushri
  • Oldest and most important Bodhisattvas
  • Weapon of wisdom (flaming sword), and it cuts through ignorance
• Kuber or Vaishravana
  • Considered as the King of the North, and Lord of Yakshas

When did these religious methods start?

These religious methods started in 624 BC, and that's when Buddhism started. When this religion started, they must of had a way to teach the religion, traditions and it's rules.

Where were these religious methods done?

These methods were done in temples all around Buddhist countries, but they could also be done at homes, in a room, that's decorated like a shrine, it includes; a statue of a Buddha, candles, and a incense burner. But the people can also have the spirit houses outside of their homes. It acts like a mini temple.

Who leads the teachings of the religion, and rules?

Buddha’s are the ones who spread the new knowledge, but the Buddha's are never there physically. But Buddhists believe that the spirit of the Buddha is still there. The visitors will see signs that explain what/how to worship in the temples, because there are no leaders of a temple.