Great addition to any Buddha collection ... The word is Sanskrit meaning “gesture,” “mark” or “seal.” Mudras are most commonly known as hand positions in yoga and meditation, which ...
The stones once belonged to a seven-headed serpent-like statue found with a Buddha in the temple. Screengrab from Apsara National Authority's Facebook page What are we learning about the past?
In the 18th century, however, they fell into neglect and were largely forgotten until 1908 when visiting German architect Ernst Boerschmann "discovered" the grand caves filled with Buddha statues ...
Crafted by skilled artisans, the Buddha statue embodies the essence of South ... commonly referred to as the abhaya mudra, symbolising protection, peace, and fearlessness. The other hand rests ...