12 Inch Seated Black, Gold Dressed Thai Buddha Meditation Feng Shui Statue
This 12 inch Buddha statue is meditation with the Anjali also called Prayer Hands mudra. Anjali mudra, one of the hand gestures of yoga, is a common way of greeting in most Asian countries. Yoga also uses anjali mudra as it is associated with spirituality and aids in meditation.Anjali is a Sanskrit word which means "salutation" or "to offer," and mudra means "seal" or "gesture." Therefore, anjali mudra translates as "salutation seal" in English.To begin, the yogi enters sukhasana, or easy pose. Bringing the hands together, the palms are placed gently against one another in front of the anahata (heart) chakra. The fingers point upward. The spine is lengthened while sitting comfortably straight. Bringing the hands together in such a way while saying "Namaste" is a respectful greeting. In the yoga community, classes often conclude with this mudra while chanting Om as a way to seal the practice and honor one's self and fellow yogis.
The spiral curls often seen on the Thai Buddha images represent the Buddha cutting the long locks of hair he possessed when he had earthly riches.
The first ever Buddhism in Thailand was that which was established and introduced by King Asoka at the city of Pataliputra (218 B.E. - Buddhist Era). After the successful establishment of the third council, King Asoka sent monks abroad in order to propagate the Buddha's teachings.
The prominent form of Buddhism practised in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism. Followers of Theravada Buddhism take refuge in the 'Triple Gem': the teacher (Buddha), the teaching (dhamma) and the monastic community (the Sangha).
The spiral curls often seen on the Thai Buddha images represent the Buddha cutting the long locks of hair he possessed when he had earthly riches.