Wood statuette, 'Buddha on Coral' Art Gallery Sculpture Wood - Buddhism Hinduism Spirituality 
This peaceful image of Buddha
meditating upon a coral reef inspires a tranquil admiration. Wayan
Rendah hand-carves a sublime representation of the much-revered deity from
local suar wood. Eloquent detail is evident in the folds
of Buddha's robes, his hand held in blessing and in
the fire he holds in his hands thus attesting to
Rendah's reputation as an admired master carver. The scriptures
tell of a young Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) who was prophesized
to become the greatest teacher of the world. When he
became 29 years of age he left his wealthy family
in pursuit of the truth and after six years he
experienced the religious epiphanies that would become the basis of
Buddhism: that a wholesome existence guided by proper understanding, contemplation,
and concentration releases one from the painful cycle of life
and death.
Price: $209.95 |
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