Gautama Buddha
Biography
A prince by birth in the Sakya clan, Siddhartha Gautama is the historical Buddha and the initiator of Buddhism. He was born in 563 B.C. and given the name Śākyāmuni after his birthplace. According to ancient texts, the historical Buddha is manifested with 32 major and 80 minor signs of divinity. The five significant physical signs of his journey towards enlightenment are: extended earlobes due to being a prince; webbed fingers; the ushnisa or a protrusion on the top of his head epitomizing his spiritual power; an urna or curl of hair amidst the eyes, symbolizing the third eye; and a chakra or wheel on each foot and palm. He is often depicted in Padmasana or the seated lotus posture with monastic robes wrapped around one or both shoulders. Here, he is shown in the earth-witnessing posture, or bhumisparsh mudra, where he is touching the earth with his right hand as a testimony of his enlightenment and holding a begging bowl in his left.
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
10 Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha depiction from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha, with blue skin in a sitting position with a gold background. The underside of the Buddha's hands and feet are red.
11 Medicine Buddha 2
Medicine Buddha depiction from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position with a dark blue background. The image is detailed in gold.
12 Eight Medicine Buddhas
Medicine Buddhas depiction from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of eight Medicine Buddhas. The biggest Medicine Buddha, with blue skin, sits at the top of the image and the others are smaller depictions.
13 Medicine Buddha 3
Medicine Buddha depiction from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position.
15 Eight Medicine Buddhas
Medicine Buddhas depiction from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of eight Medicine Buddhas with a gold background with one large Medicine Buddha in the center, surrounded by seven others.
17 Medicine Buddha Applique
Medicine Buddha applique from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position with a deep blue background with clouds and flowers.
18 Medicine Buddha Applique
Medicine Buddha applique from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position with a dark blue background.
19 Medicine Buddha Applique
Medicine Buddha applique from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position with a dark blue background with mountains.
20 Medicine Buddha Applique
Medicine Buddha applique from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position.
21 Medicine Buddha Applique
Medicine Buddha applique from the Thangde Gatsal Collection on Thangka Buddhist Art. Image shows a large view of Medicine Buddha in a sitting position in a larger swath of cloth, with red and orange cloth at the top.