Shakyamuni Buddha

Shakyamuni Buddha :

The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is represented here with his two main disciples, Shariputra (left), and Maudgalyayana (right). He is seated on a lion-throne and holds an alms-bowl while making the earth-touching mudra with his right hand. Behind him is the enlightenment throne known as the 'six-fold ornament throne'.

© text by Robert Beer