buddha – 24cm LV

buddha – 24cm LV This buddha image – 24cm VL is made of resin and represents Buddha in the Dhyana Mudra (“meditation”) position. In this position, Siddhartha Gautama has open palms resting on his legs and is seated in the lotus position. This is the Buddha of meditation, serenity, calm and peace. This Buddha is usually placed to bring peace and serenity in a certain place or to create a retreat, calm and introspection corner. Its dimensions are about 24cm high by 19cm wide and 10cm deep at its base. Its weight is 510 grams. The measurements and weights shown in the buddha image – 24cm VL are approximate. ABOUT BUDDHA Buddha (or Siddhartha Gautama) was a sage whose teachings gave rise to Buddhism. He is believed to have lived and taught between the 6th and 4th century BC in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. This word means the “enlightened one” and Siddhartha Gautama is considered the Supreme Buddha and the central figure of Buddhism. His life, his teachings, his speeches and his rules were summarized and memorized by his followers, being transmitted orally over the centuries.