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Size of Painting : 11 x 14 inch ( 28 cm x 36 cm ) Size with Silk Frame: 24 X 35 Inch ( 61 x 89 cm) Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas Color: Tibetan Canvas Cotton, Natural Colors, Stone, Gold Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture, water Quality: Master Quality This is an Original Hand Painted Shakyamuni/Gautama Buddha Thangka painting with premium silk brocade. The Shakyamuni or Gautama Buddha is the Buddha of the present time. He is the glorious root teacher of all the diverse lineages that make up Buddhism as we know it. Born Siddhartha Gautama, he was the crown prince of the Shakya kingdom located in the Himalayan foothills of what is now southern Nepal. He left luxurious palace life behind him, in pursuit of the truth of the origin of suffering and the cessation of fear. His astounding courage, determination, wisdom, and compassion led to his perfect enlightenment despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. His teachings have transformed individuals and nations worldwide and speak to us today. The Buddha has depicted with his right hand extended to the earth in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, as shown in this Shakyamuni Buddha Small Statue, the witness gesture. He is “calling the earth to witness” his supreme victory over the temptations and illusions of the material world as symbolized by the demon Mara. His left-hand lies in his lap with his palm upward in the gesture of meditation (Dhyana Mudra). In some representations, he also holds the begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl contains three precious nectars indicating that he has conquered the three demons of uncontrolled death, contaminated aggregates, and delusion. Thus, this posture is known as “Buddha Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons” and shows the moment of the Buddha’s full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree NOTE - All the Paintings will be rolled and safely packed inside a Paper or PVC Tube to ensure safety during transportation. - Actual color of the paintings may vary slightly due to light conditions during photo shooting and computer screen resolution. Paintings in-person look better than the photographs. - All orders are shipped through international couriers with a tracking number.