Meditating Wooden Buddha

Height: 31cm | Width: 24cm
 

This is a seated figure of the Buddha, expertly carved from a single piece of wood. He is seated in the full lotus position (Padmasana), with his legs crossed and the soles of both feet facing upwards. His hands are resting in his lap, one on top of the other with palms facing up, forming the Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of deep meditation and spiritual concentration. He wears a simple monastic robe with a few stylized folds that reveals the anatomy of his body beneath.
 

The face of the Buddha has a calm, peaceful expression with gently closed eyes, conveying a state of profound inner reflection. His hair is composed of small, tightly-coiled curls, rising to a prominent, pointed finial (Rasmi) on top of the Ushnisha, symbolizing his high level of spiritual development and enlightenment.

The Dhyana Mudra represents the period of time when the Buddha sat in meditation under the Bodhi tree, achieving enlightenment. The style, with its elegant proportions and the shape of the flame-like finial, is characteristic of Lao or Thai Buddhist art.
 

The wood has a rich, warm tone with a beautiful, visible grain, and its smooth finish highlights the graceful curves of the carving. This elegant and tranquil piece is a perfect representation of meditative calm, bringing a sense of serenity to any space.