Available here are many sizes of Buddha statues in your choice of Shakyamuni (Earth Touching), Medicine, Teaching, Protection (Blessing), or Meditation pose. These statues are expertly cast in solid resin by artisans in Nepal and are perfect for religious use or just decoration. The Shakyamuni (also called the Earth Touching or Calling the Earth to Witness) pose depicts the historical Buddha as he meditates and gains enlightenment. The right hand is placed on the knee facing downward, touching the earth. This mudra is commonly known as "earth witness" and represents the summoning of the earth goddess Sthavara to bear witness of Buddha's attainment of enlightenment and defeat of the disruptions of the demon Mara. The left hand holds an alms bowl. The Medicine Buddha is notable for a bowl of herbs in the lap, and another fruit or tree stem in the right hand. This signifies the gift of medical knowledge to the world. Blue is the common color for this pose. Venerated by those seeking health. In the Teaching pose we have Buddha representing wisdom and understanding. Both hands are at chest level, with thumb and index fingers touching. This pose also references the first sermon the Buddha gave after enlightenment. Venerated by students or those interested spirituality. The Protection or Blessing pose depicts the right hand palm out and the left hand palm up on the knee. This pose signifies courage and the overcoming of fear and anger. Lastly, the Meditation pose has both hands in the lap face up, with an alms bowl. This pose promotes peace and calm. Venerated by those practicing meditation. These statues are typical of the iconography from Tibet, Nepal and India. As the size of the statue increases, the detail becomes more fine. The casting is in heavy solid resin, so the statues have considerable weight.
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