The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda

India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 235

This panel tells the story of the conversion of the Buddha's half-brother, Nanda. He was initially skeptical of joining the Buddhist order, wanting to instead remain with his beautiful wife. Through discussion and ultimately a miraculous flight over the Himalayas to the heaven of Indra, the Buddha was able to convince him to join the monastic order.

The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)

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The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)

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