This Buddha panel was carved from an antique piece of wood.  The Buddha is seated on a padmasana or double lotus throne in the bhumisparsha mudra or earth touching touching gesture.  The earth touching gesture symbolizes the precise moment when the awakening Buddha, Shakyamuni, vanquished the army of Mara beneath the bodhi-tree and summoned the goddess of the earth, Sthavara, to bear witness to his countless acts of sacrifice.  He has a spire rising from the top of His head which symbolizes the Buddha's radiant spiritual energy.  The halo behind the Buddha's head is painted in a beautiful red and golden contrast.  This panel is perfect for leaning against or hanging on a wall.

Though the panel was recently carved it has the appearance of being a true antique.  The antique wood used for the panel, gives the carving an authentic, antique effect!

About the Wood:  The wood used for this panel is antique wood.  The artisans purchase second hand wood beds from locals in or near the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. 

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