They represent key figures in Buddhism (Vairocana and Sakyamuni) and served as a place of worship, reflecting the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road.

It represents the Buddha after his parinirvana, using iconographic elements like padmasana and dhyana mudra, and is a revered object of worship.

Greek-style clothing and hairstyles on Buddhist statues.

The Buddha is in padmasana (lotus position) with his left hand in dhyana mudra (gesture of contemplation).

The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of artistic ideas, leading to Greek influence on the Buddhas of Bamiyan and the spread of Buddhism from India to Tibet which influenced the Jowo Rinpoche.

The Buddhas of Bamiyan served as a place of worship and pilgrimage. The Jowo Rinpoche represents the Buddha after his parinirvana and is a revered depiction.

Buddhas of Bamiyan: Cut rock with plaster and paint. Jowo Rinpoche: Gilt metal with stones and paint.

Persianate Islamic focused on maintaining established West Asian art traditions. Indian Inspired emphasized traditional South Asian art with idealized figural representation.

Buddhas of Bamiyan show Greek influence due to their location on the Silk Road. The Jowo Rinpoche reflects the spread of Buddhism from India to Tibet.

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed in 2001 due to iconoclasm. The Jowo Rinpoche is still revered and receives offerings.

A network of trade routes facilitating cultural exchange between China, India, and the Greco-Roman world.

The destruction of religious images, often due to religious or political beliefs.

In Buddhism, it refers to the death of the Buddha, marking his final liberation.

The lotus position, a cross-legged sitting posture often used in Buddhist meditation.

A hand gesture (mudra) of contemplation, indicating meditation.