Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
A Sanctuary of Faith and Art: The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, nestled in the Dashu District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is more than a repository of sacred objects and artistic creations; it’s a vibrant testament to the enduring power of Buddhist philosophy and its profound influence on East Asian culture. Emerging from the vision of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan—Taiwan's largest Buddh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.