“The Buddhas, delighted, have come into this world. We have the fortune to be their disciples. Therefore, I will offer them gifts and prayers, beseeching them to remain for eons to come.”
This is a finely crafted one-piece wooden statue of Buddha, carved from Michelia champaca wood, known for its durability, aromatic properties, and smooth texture. The intricate detailing highlights the craftsmanship of the artist, with delicate floral and ornamental carvings adorning the backrest and pedestal. The serene expression on the Buddha’s face exudes peace and compassion, while the seated posture with hands in a dharmachakra mudra (gesture of teaching or turning the wheel of dharma) symbolizes spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. The artwork reflects traditional Buddhist iconography and cultural heritage.
•Crafting such a detailed figure from a single piece of wood demonstrates both the skill of the artisan and the careful selection of the material.
•The unity of the material represents spiritual wholeness and the interconnectedness of all things, a principle central to Buddhist philosophy.
About Maitreya Buddha
Maitreya, often referred to as the Future Buddha, is a bodhisattva who, according to Buddhist tradition, will appear in the future as a fully enlightened Buddha. He is prophesied to teach the pure dharma (truth) after the teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni Gautama, have faded from human memory.
