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Bhumisparsa Mudra Khmer Buddha Statue 15"
Item #5vs6
Materials: Monkey Pod Wood, Samanea Saman
Origin: Hand Carved in Cambodia
Height: 15 inches, 38.1 cm
Width: 11.5 inches, 29.21 cm
Depth: 6 inches, 15.24 cm
Weight: 5 pounds
Description
This golden ochre robe Buddha is depicted in the earth touching gesture
also know as “calling the earth to witness”. This mudra represents the
moment when the Buddha, seated in the meditation under the Bodhi Tree
on the eve of enlightenment, is challenged by Mara (the Evil One) to
prove that he had given alms. At that point the Buddha touched the
ground with his right hand, asking the earth to bear witness to his
good deeds in previous existences. In response the earth quaked,
causing Mara and his hosts to flee. This mudra may also be referred to
as maravijaya meaning “victory over Mara.”
This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very
talented artists of Cambodia. Every piece is truly unique!
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