Antique Khmer Style Wood Standing Protection Monday Buddha Statue - 55cm/22"

Measures (Height) 55cm/22"

An antique Khmer style teak wood Buddha from Cambodia. The enlightened Buddha is depicted in the Abhaya mudra offering protection to the devotee.

In the serene world of Buddhist iconography, the Abhaya Buddha emerges as a symbol of fearlessness and compassion. The gentle gesture of the raised hand, offering reassurance and protection, distinguishes this representation of the Buddha.

The peaceful countenance of Lord Buddha exudes harmony. The Abhaya mudra "gesture of fearlessness" is a mudra (gesture) that offers protection, reassurance and safety.

Dispelling fear and according divine protection and bliss in many Indian religions. The hand is held upright, and the palm is facing outwards. This is one of the earliest mudras found depicted on a number of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain images.

The Abhaya Buddha is characterized by a specific mudra, or hand gesture, known as the Abhaya Mudra. In this gesture, the right hand is raised with the palm facing outward, fingers extended upwards, and the arm positioned at shoulder height. The Abhaya Mudra symbolizes fearlessness, protection, and the dispelling of fear.

This is also the Buddha for those born on a Monday. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. The large ushnisha protuberance on top of his head, symbolizes his high level of spiritual development, rises to a stylised lotus bud finial.

The Abhaya Buddha's symbolism is often integrated into meditation practices. Meditating on the fearlessness and compassion represented by this Buddha can serve as a powerful tool for individuals seeking to cultivate these qualities in their own lives.

The Abhaya Buddha, with its powerful mudra and compassionate presence, invites us to embrace fearlessness and cultivate compassion in our journey through life. As we contemplate the symbolism of the raised hand and the teachings it embodies, may we find inspiration to face challenges with courage, extend compassion to others, and walk the path towards inner peace and fearlessness.

The Abhaya Buddha stands as a timeless beacon, guiding us towards a life filled with courage, compassion, and the dispelling of fear.

A beautiful aureole or halo can be seen behind the head of the Buddha, symbolising his divinity. The aureole is in the shape of a lotus flower. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all.  

The carving is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face and hands. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive patina of the piece is also particularly delightful.

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