Thawan Duchanee: Modern Buddhist Artist History of Religious 14 January 2010)

14 January 2010)

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Thawan Duchanee: Modern Buddhist Artist History of Religious 14 January 2010)Thai national artist Thawan Duchanee has spent his life creating art that deeply reflects Buddhist philosophy. He is internationally renowned, and his art is masterful both for its intricacy and for its subtle portrayal of Buddhism. Thawan expresses Buddhist wisdom with incredible versatility. His artworks depict the dangers of doubt, lust, fear, and lack of concentration, expose humankinds pursuit of pleasure and escape from pain, and illustrate