Antique Framed Print : Buddhist Priest in Northern India (Tibet)

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Buddhist Priest in Northern India (Tibet)

Buddhist Tibetan Monk/Priest

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Media ID 4455295

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10406400

Beads Buddhism Buddhist Elderly Himalayan Monk Poor Prayer Priest String Tibet Tibetan Wheel

14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an elderly Tibetan Buddhist priest, clad in traditional maroon robes, sits cross-legged on a simple mat in a humble dwelling in Northern India. His weathered face, etched with the lines of time and the deep furrows of concentration, betrays his advanced age. In his hands, he holds a large wooden prayer wheel, its intricate designs and colorful strings of mantra beads a testament to the rich history and devotion of Tibetan Buddhism. The priest's gaze is fixed on the wheel, his eyes closed in deep meditation as he turns it slowly with one hand, reciting ancient prayers and mantras in a voice barely audible above the gentle hum of the wind outside. The other hand clutches a string of prayer beads, each bead a reminder of the countless hours he has spent in devotion and contemplation. Despite the harshness of his surroundings, the priest's serene expression and unwavering faith reveal a deep connection to the natural world and the spiritual traditions of his people. The stark, barren landscape of the Himalayas, with its towering mountains and vast expanses of snow and ice, forms a stark contrast to the warmth and comfort of the priest's simple dwelling. This image captures the essence of the Tibetan Buddhist way of life, a tradition that has endured for centuries in the face of adversity and hardship. The priest's unwavering dedication to his faith, and the timeless beauty of the Himalayan landscape, serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring power of spirituality and the human spirit.

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