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Materials: Mahogany Wood, Swietenia Macrophylla, Hand Carved in Bali Height: 22 inches Width: 15 inches Depth: 9 1/2 inches Weight: 13 pounds Click here to view more images of the Hand Carved Balinese Wood Buddha Statue This beautifully hand carved Buddha statue is in the gesture of protection (Sharanamagana Mudra or Vitarka Mudra), more commonly know in Tibetan art as the gesture of giving refuge, and this mudra may be made with either the right or left hand. It occurs as the common mudra of the eight manifestations of Tara or Avalokiteshvara who protect from the ‘eight great fears’. This gesture may be made with the palm facing upwards and outwards or with the palm held downwards in the act of subjugating the object of fear. The gesture of giving refuge may also be made with either the index, second, or third fingertip touching the thumb to form a circle, with the other three fingers extended upwards. The circle symbolizes the taking of refuge as the union of method and wisdom, and the three extended fingers represent the Three Jewels of the Buddha, dharma, and sangha as the objects of refuge. Lord Buddha is wearing long flowing robes, he is seated in Lalita Asana (sitting position) or pose of ease. This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the artists of Bali, Indonesia. Please email or call us, toll free, with any questions or comments 1(888)DHARMA-4, info@dharmasculpture.com |
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