8" Dragon Carved Blue Color Resin Medicine Buddha Statue – Bhumisparsha Mudra – Made in Nepal

Description

Blue colored handmade Resin Medicine Buddha is also called Bhaisajya Tathagatta or healing Buddha. He is able to cure sickness and death. In Tibetan medical tradition Bhaisajya Buddha is said to be the source of all medical treaties. It is invoked for eliminating disasters and sickness.

Bhumisparsha Mudra is one of the most common Mudras found in statues of Buddha in many countries.

Meaning: ‘Touching the Earth.’

Hand position: Shown in the sitting meditation position only. In this Mudra the right hand points towards the Earth, hanging over the knee, palm inward. The left hand in this Mudra rests in the lap, palm upright.

Significance: It is also known as ‘Calling the Earth to Witness the Truth’ Mudra, and it represents the moment of Buddha’s attaining enlightenment.

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 8″ inch
Weight: 850 – 950 grams
Mudra: Bhumisparsha Mudra