Lotus Sitting Buddha - Abhaya Mudra

A beautifully carved Buddha, sitting in meditation posture, elevated on top of lotus flower. Buddha's right hand is in in Abahya Mudra , known as a gesture of fearlessness and protection. 

Lotus flower is also iconic image in Buddhist tradition. It usually symbolises purity and growth. In early Buddhist iconography, lotus flower would also represent abundance and proposperity.  Placing Buddha on top of a lotus flower, represents Buddha's spiritual perfection and purity being the enlightend one.

Artist - Mr Tin Myo Oo

Origin - Mandalay, Myanmar

Medium - Dark Teakwood