After highlighting Saga Dawa last week, we’re taking a closer look at this 12th-century sculpture titled Major Events of the Buddha's Life. The northeastern Indian village of Bodhgaya, the place of the #Buddha’s enlightenment, was and continues to be an important pilgrimage site. While in Bodhgaya, some pilgrims picked up small souvenir sculptures dedicated to the Buddha’s life, and this small portable stone relief carving is an example of such an object. The image of the #Buddha at the center shows him seated under a tree with his right hand touching the earth, a common visual reference to the moment of his enlightenment. This figure and the six buddhas at its sides represent the seven weeks the Buddha spent meditating in Bodhgaya. The scenes on the periphery depict events from the Buddha’s life, culminating at the top with his achievement of nirvana at death. Explore this artwork & more on our website in our digital collection! _______ Major Events of the Buddha's Life, Northea...