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Antique Khmer Style Large Wood Standing Protection Monday Buddha Statue - 164cm/66"
Measures (Height) 164cm/66"
A large antique 12th-century Angkor Wat style teak wood Buddha from Cambodia, this majestic figure depicts the Enlightened One performing the double Abhaya Mudra, offering protection and reassurance to all who stand before him. The image radiates calm authority, combining spiritual power with a deeply compassionate presence.
Form and gesture
In Buddhist iconography, the Abhaya Buddha is a potent symbol of fearlessness and divine protection. Both hands are raised to shoulder height, palms facing outward and fingers extended, in the classic “gesture of fearlessness.” This ancient mudra, shared across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, signifies the dispelling of fear, the granting of safety, and the bestowal of inner peace and courage upon the devotee.
Expression and symbolism
The Buddha’s face is serene and introspective, with gently downcast eyes and a firm, composed brow that together convey deep inner stillness. His elongated earlobes recall his youth as a prince adorned with heavy gold earrings, a reminder of the worldly life he renounced. Rising from the crown of his head is a prominent ushnisha, symbolising advanced spiritual attainment, which culminates in a stylised lotus-bud finial—an emblem of purity and enlightenment emerging from the world’s turmoil.
Spiritual presence and practice
The Abhaya Buddha’s powerful mudra and tranquil expression make this image a focal point for meditations on fearlessness and compassion. Contemplating the raised hands and their promise of protection can help practitioners meet life’s challenges with courage, extend kindness to others, and cultivate inner steadiness amid uncertainty. As a timeless beacon of reassurance, the Abhaya Buddha invites all who encounter him to walk the path toward peace and freedom from fear.
Craftsmanship and display
Carved from teak with exceptional skill, the statue shows beautifully rendered facial features and hands, each detail crisply defined. A rich, aged patina enhances the warmth of the wood and the sculpture’s sense of history. This impressive work is ideal for bringing serenity, dignity, and traditional elegance to a home, office, or sacred space.
For safe transport, the Buddha will be securely wood-crated prior to shipping, with all costs for crating, packing, and delivery included in the price.
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