Shakyamuni, Bhumisparsha “Earth Touching” Buddha Statue Filigree Work and finished by hand to

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Monkey symbolism-Legendary playful

This gesture represents the moment when he called the earth to witness his transcendence of the realm of Mara

With one foot placed on the ground and the other raised

Whenever Buddha is shown seated there are eight lions -- one at each corner of the base or dais -- supporting his lotus throne

Shakyamuni, Bhumisparsha “Earth Touching” Buddha Statue Filigree Work and finished by hand toHandcrafted Copper Gold Plated Shakyamuni Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra. One of the most common and popular mudras(gesture or mark) which are found depicted in Buddha statues is the Bhumisparsha mudra, translated as the earth touching gesture. Buddha statues with this mudra are commonly known as the "earth witness". In Buddha statues with the Bhumisparsha mudra, the Buddha, more specifically, the historical Shakyamuni Buddha is seen seated with his