Bhumi-sparsha or Buddha in Earth Touching Pose is one of the most beautiful and rivetting icons of Buddhism, capturing the episode of Buddha’s victory over the forces of Mara. When provoked by Mara, the demon of desire to prove his truth, Buddha gently touched the earth to call upon the earth-goddess as his witness. As the goddess appeared, Buddha’s enlightened wisdom and spiritual sovereignty were declared, making the moment of Buddha touching the earth a prominent element in Buddhist art.
This exquisite copper statue from Nepal presents the Buddha in Earth touching pose, on a lotus seat, holding an alms bowl in one hand as his other hand reaches the Earth. The statue has been sculpted beautifully, with unpolished copper covered with a golden layer on Buddha’s cheevara (monk’s garment), giving the composition an antique yet rich value.
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