Buddha Shakyamuni Statue: Ascetic, Nepal, 18th Century

Buddha Shakyamuni Statue: Ascetic, Nepal, 18th Century

This is Siddhartha during ascetic practices. He has pushed his body to extremes in search of Enlightenment.

A symbol of dedication but not to the ascetic practice:

To not go to the extremes but ultimately to the ‘middle path’, to the realization of our intrinsic Bodhi nature.

This extraordinary Rupa is carved from black stone with devotional detail and stunning craft.

Size: 13” tall x 8” across x 4” deep

(04/08#3) - larger photos are available