ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Black ink on cartridge paper 42cm X 32cm is avaliable for sale Price: AU$900.
Contact Maya for details.

If you are wishing to purchase BUDDHA RESTING, please note: this original artwork is already framed in a beautiful warm gold frame. The overall size is 60cm X 51cm.

 

ABOUT BUDDHA RESTING

As with all the drawings regarding Buddha, every detail has a specific meaning, as in the case of the resting, or reclining Buddha. If the left arm is along the body and right hand is supporting the head then Buddha is simply resting.

The actual story has it that the giant Asurindarahu wanted to see the Buddha, but was reluctant to bow before him. The Buddha, while lying down, presented himself as much larger than the giant. He then showed him the realm of heaven with heavenly figures all larger than the giant. After all this, Asurindarahu, the giant, was humbled, and made his obeisance to the Buddha before leaving.

In my story, however, Buddha is resting in the deer park where he gave his first teaching.

If Buddha is seen reclining with right arm next to his head; then Buddha is entering Nirvana. It is believed Buddha was 80 years of age when he left his body.

In peace and joy,
Maya