Image of The birth of the Buddha-to-be as Vessantara. Prince Vessantara gives

The birth of the Buddha-to-be as Vessantara. Prince Vessantara gives away his children (on left)...

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Image title: The birth of the Buddha-to-be as Vessantara. Prince Vessantara gives away his children (on left) to a brahmin and was reborn in heaven (centre).
Location: British Library, London, UK

Image description: The Life of the Buddha. Burma, c.1800-1820 Language: Burmese Source/Shelfmark: Or. 14297, f.4 (see also f.5)
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: child / nobility / society / royalty / buddhism / aristocrats / royal / ruling class / colours / religious movements / people / manuscript / kids / role / religious groups / infants / document / religious faiths / infant / prince / colour / religion / buddha

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