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This beautifully carved Burmese teak wood Buddha statue is seated 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 Myanmar (Burma). Every piece is truly unique!
This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of Myanmar (Burma). Every piece is truly unique!