Impact of Buddhist Philosophy in Sculptural Art of Assam
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Impact, Buddhist Philosophy, HistoryAbstract
The Tantric structure of Buddhism had emerged as well-liked religious belief in the first millennium A.D. in Assam. Hajo and Kamakhya was the famous centre of Tantric Buddhism in the region. The present paper highlights the influence of Buddhist philosophy in sculptural art of Assam with its historical identity. More often than not Brahmanism sculptures are seen in the temple sites of Assam; however, the sculptures bear sometimes the point of Buddhism. More than a few archaeological sites show the image of Buddha and female goddess. As a result, Buddhism is strongly connected to Tantricism which was major in ancient Assam.
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