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The Reclining Buddha of Angkor Thom and Khmer Buddhist Art
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known masterpiece of Khmer religious art: the Reclining Buddha of Angkor Thom. Carved in the late 12th century under Jayavarman VII, this monumental sandstone sculpture—over 20 meters long—rests at Preah Khan temple, symbolizing the Buddha's parinirvana. Lucas explains how its creation reflects the empire's shift from Hindu devaraja cults to Mahayana Buddhism, and how the sculpture's iconography (including a lotus throne and grieving disciples) blends local Khmer aesthetics with Indian and Chinese influences. They also discuss…
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