This beautiful vermillion color Buddha is seated in dhyana asana, the meditative pose also called padmasana. His hands are in dhyana mudra which is the mudra of meditation. It is also called samadhi or yoga mudra.

This impressive Cambodian Buddha statue was carved from an antique piece of wood. His hand is held up in abhaya mudra (protection gesture). The ushnisha, protuberance above his head also referred to as a topknot, symbolizes His wisdom and openness as an enlightened being. The ushnisha is also said to symbolize the loose connection between the mind and body of a Buddha. The Buddha is always depicted with elongated earlobes, a vestige of his life as a prince, when he wore extravagant jewelry. The art of wood sculpture goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and the monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Our artisans have inherited patience and meticulousness from their ancestors in the trade. They have learned to capture the movements used in olden times and master the traditional tools in order adapt to their personal lines of work. This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of Cambodia. http://www.dharmasculpture.com/

Lord Buddha’s hands are in dhyana mudra which is the mudra of meditation. It is also called samadhi or yoga mudra. His face has a very distinctive Khmer style, also known as Angkorian, with a round face and broad brows. This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of the beautiful country of Cambodia! http://www.dharmasculpture.com/category/new-arrivals.html

Lord Buddha is depicted in the gesture of protection also known as abhaya mudra. This is one of the most popular hand gestures of the Buddha which is said to transmit the energy of protection, peace and a sense of strong, deep inner security. This Buddha statue has a beautiful face modeled after the faces of the temple of Ta Som located in Angkor Thom. His robe has beautiful deep red highlights throughout. This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of the beautiful country of Cambodia!