Buddha Statue

This Buddha statue portrays the Buddha seated in the Bhumisparsha Mudrā, or Earth-Touching Gesture, one of the most recognised and meaningful postures in Buddhist tradition. With his right hand reaching towards the earth and his left hand resting peacefully in his lap, the statue symbolises the moment Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree.

According to Buddhist tradition, as Siddhartha faced the final temptations and doubts before awakening, he touched the earth to bear witness to his unwavering commitment to truth. The earth answered in affirmation, marking his awakening as the Buddha. Since then, this gesture has come to represent inner stability, courage, and the quiet strength that arises from remaining grounded, even in the face of life’s challenges.

The Buddha, who lived in Northern India around the 5th century BCE, devoted his life to understanding the causes of suffering and teaching a path of mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and inner freedom. Rather than being objects of worship, Buddha statues serve as reminders of these qualities and the potential for awakening that exists within every person.

This piece is carefully hand picked by Lina Collective and is a true collectors item