Author's note

Buddhism by Manfred Klein is a free Buddhist figure dingbat font drawn in a lively cartoon style. The symbols depict robed monks, seated teachers, shrine-like displays, and gesturing figures. Loose outlines and solid ink give the set a brisk, hand-drawn quality.

These narrative scenes can merge with illustration in educational publishing and museum graphics. They also suit meditation retreat materials and cultural event posters, where the informal drawing softens a serious subject. Across these uses, human activity and recognizable Buddhist imagery provide the common thread.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Manfred Klein 12/2/2004 dedicated to Andreas Schmitt, Freiburg
Font family
Buddhism
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Buddhism
Full font name
Buddhism
Name table version
1.0 2004-12-02
Postscript font name
Buddhism

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2004-12-03
Revision1
Glyph count227
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSymbolic
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureOutlined
PitchNot monospaced