Meditative Buddha Stone Art Statue for Garden Decorations Sculpture

Materials: Natural SOLID Marble Hand Carved in Vietnam Total Height Including Base: 160cm = 63 inches This style Buddha statue is entirely hand carved from one piece of SOLID natural marble. The Gandhara style is instantly noticeable by looking at the Buddha’s hair. It is straight rather than curly and placed on a bun on top of his head. He wears a monks robe with his right shoulder exposed. He is seated in the dhyana mudra. It is the mudra of meditation, of concentration on the Good law and of the attainment of spiritual perfection. According to tradition, this mudra derives from lord Buddha when he was meditating under the pipal tree before his Enlightenment. This gesture was also used by yogis during their meditation and concentration exercises. It indicates the perfect balance of thought, rest of the senses, and tranquility. His gaze is penetrating with a look of deep concentration.The Buddha is seated in the padmasana or full lotus position. This is the leg position of deep meditation. A magnificent Buddha perfect for any garden, home or temple! Natural SOLID marble from Vietnam is perfect for the hottest summer, coldest winter or wettest fall. This stunning Buddha sculpture captures Lord Buddha in blissful meditation with his hands resting in his lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation with the soles of his feet facing skyward in the full lotus position or the padmasana He is in the Gandhara style which is easily noticeable by his straight hair placed on a bun on his head The Buddha has an urna or third eye on his forehead and is wearing his Buddhist robes (known as kāṣāya) with his right shoulder bare and a sash over his left shoulder The magnificent Buddha is perfect for any garden, home or temple!