[Photos] Vietnamese artisan breathes new soul into Bodhi leaves
Multimedia - PublishedTime : 07:01, 26/02/2023
Through the skilled hands of artisan Nguyen Duc Bang and a 24k gold plating process, delicate Bodhi leaves are blown into life to become timeless works of art.
The gilded Bodhi leaves radiate a sparkling metallic lustre, illuminating the human mind to consider things thoroughly
The gilded Bodhi leaf is special because all of its veins remain original, as fragile as transparent silk threads
Under Buddhist philosophy, gilded Bodhi leaves give off a sparkling metallic lustre that helps enlighten the human mind
The Bodhi leaves are shaped like a heart, representing the love and compassion of the Buddha for all people
Nguyen Duc Bang is the first and only artisan to plate 24k gold on Bodhi leaves. He also decorates various images to enhance their artistic value
VNA