Buddha Statues

Akshobhya: The cosmic Buddha modeled in the figure of Sakyamuni is shown in the act of touching the earth with his right hand calling her to witness his imperviousness to the attack of Mara, The cosmic Buddha depicted in this posture is called Akshobhaya or imperturbable.

Bhaishajya Guru: Bhaishajya Raja, the lord of the Medicaments' was one of important Bodhisattvas mentioned in the text of 'The lotus of the true Doctrine'. It is believed that the figure Bhaishajya Guru (Master of Medicaments) evolved from here.

Bhaishajya Guru is shown in the act of offering with the right hand the fruit of elliptical shape of the myrabolan, a medicinal plant. The palm of the Buddha's left hand holds small bowl, while a vajra rests on the surface of the huge water lily on which he sits, aligned with his eyes rapt in deep meditation. The iconography of the image relates to Buddhist guru, Sakyamuni whose doctrine heals from suffering, mental and somatic.

Vajrasattva: Vajrasattva can be related to Vajrapani ( Vajra-in-hand ) a deity in Hinduism. The statue shows Vajrasattva -bodhisattva holding a vajra placed vertically on the palm of the right hand and a bell in the left. In the Buddhist school 'vajra' symbolizes 'means' understood, as the male element required for attaining the awakening or enlightenment while the bell interpreted as female element represents wisdom or emptiness.

Manjushri: Manjushri is one of the important bodhisattvas who combines the role of keeper of the wisdom and teacher of the Buddhist doctrine. He is usually represented in the act of brandishing a flaming sword in his right cleaving the darkness of ignorance.

Bhumisparsha Mudra: In the Bhumisparsha mudra or gesture, Buddha calls upon the Earth to witness his claim to be known as "The Enlightened One." He points towards the earth with his right hand and in response Bhu Devi, the Earth Goddess, lets flow a stream of sacred water at Buddha's feet. Each drop of water symbolizes an act of merit performed by Buddha in his previous incarnations on earth. The robes of the Buddha feature details of the life of Gautama on his path to becoming the Enlightened One. Representations of the "Three Great Sights", episodes from the Jataka Tales, in which incarnations of the Buddha appear in animal form, and characters from Buddhist iconography, including demons and angels on clouds are seen. Crucial scenes from Buddha's life such as his first sermon at Sarnath, where he shared his philosophy of the Eight Fold Path to salvation, are shown on the robes of the Buddha Bhumisparsha Life Story.

Buddha Bhumisparsha Ashthamangal

In the Bhumisparsha mudra or gesture, Buddha calls upon the Earth to witness his claim to be known as "The Enlightened One." He points towards the earth with his right hand and in response Bhu Devi, the Earth Goddess, lets flow a stream of sacred water at Buddha's feet. Each drop of water symbolizes an act of merit performed by Buddha in his previous incarnations on earth.

The eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism - the Conch Shell, Endless Knot, Fly Whisk, Lotus Blossom, Parasol, Twin Fish, Water Vase and Wheel of Dharma are inscribed on the body of Buddha. Each of these symbols represents an aspect of the life and philosophy of Buddha's teachings. The ushnisha or knot of hair on top of Buddha's head is considered a sign of his spiritual wisdom. The Buddha's left hand is placed on his lap with the palm upwards in the varada mudra symbolizing the bestowal of a gift. The vessel in his open palm symbolizes the gift of Buddha's spiritual message to the world.