Red and Gold Buddha Statue - Chinese Earth Touching Pose

The Buddha's Mudra or Earth Touching Pose is a common pose in Buddha statues. Here the Buddha sits in peaceful repose with his left hand in his lap and his right hand over his knee, fingers just reaching the earth below. It is also known as the "Buddha defying Mara" pose. Mara was an evil spirit, a demon who sought to derail the Buddha from his Enlightened ways. The Mara would often seduce the Buddha with visions of beautiful women or other earthly temptations. These stories often had a humorous tone and Mara was seen as more of a nuisance and symbol of the distractions we face from a spiritual life.

In this Buddha statue, the Buddha's robes are trimmed in a deep red. His body is a shimmering gold. A traditional style that signifies good luck and wealth. It's a wonderful Asian home decor accessory that will enlighten any room.