“Giappone Sacro – 8. Grande Budda Giapponese.” A large stone Buddha statue is shown in a temple courtyard. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale : Milano (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The complex is composed of a large number of Chinese buildings, a fence, and exquisitely manicured grounds., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
A Buddhist Priest. A formal portrait of a young buddhist priest dressed in traditional clothing. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
"The great idol at Da O Si. Called Pu Shien [Pu Hsien], the All Virtuous. One of the three daughters of Buddha. Mt. Omei [Mt. Emei], W. China. Idols covered with gold leaf. R.C.R. W.E. M. photo. 1906." The idol is shown seated on a dais with censers and incense for offerings at her feet.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Buddhism; Religious practice; Customs and traditions
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral., and Funeral ceremonies. A Buddhist priest stands behind a decorated altar, and to his right and left are attendants. A man in white sits in front of the altar.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral., and The grave site. A site is prepared for the coffin. Many people are around the site wearing white, the traditional Buddhist color of mourning.
"Lo Han Dung. Tzechow." Buddhist Grotto." The cave is shown filled with monks in a large area behind a fence. Larger than life deities can be seen just behind the fence in the center of the photo. Two men stand in the open floor area near the fence.