Thai Bronze Buddha Statue
Material: Bronze
Height: 20.5 cm
Weight: 1650 g
Origin: India
The Thai Buddha is depicted here seated in the lotus position (the quintessential meditation posture). He is making the Dharmachakra Mudra with his hands, the Mudra of teaching, which is a sacred gesture associated with the transmission of knowledge.
This mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumbs and index fingers to create two circles that touch at the fingertips, while the other fingers remain straight or slightly bent. This gesture symbolizes the wheel of law or the beginning of Buddha's teaching after his enlightenment.
This statue represents the moment when Buddha began teaching the Four Noble Truths to his disciples, marking the beginning of the path to liberation from suffering.
His head is crowned with curly hair arranged in a bun shape, symbolizing his renunciation of worldly life. He wears a monk's robe, illustrating his commitment to the monastic path.