Shakyamuni, Bhumisparsha “Earth Touching” Buddha Statue Filigree Work fully gold plated

fully gold plated

all six syllables in the mantra 'Om mani padme hum' are said to contain the sum of Buddha’s teachings

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

Rhino Symbolism: The rhinoceros is a powerful symbol of stamina

the 'lotus born' also known as 'Guru Rinpoche'

Shakyamuni, Bhumisparsha “Earth Touching” Buddha Statue Filigree Work fully gold platedHandcrafted 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