Thai Buddha Images : Gestures and Postures of the Buddha. Buddha images of different historic periods in Thailand.

 

Characteristics and Postures of the Buddha
Sitting Buddhas
Reclining Buddhas
Seven Days of the Buddha


Hand Gestures :

The Six Main Mudras
Dhyana Mudra
Bhumisparsha Mudra
Abhaya Mudra
Vitarka Mudra
Varada Mudra


Historical Periods :

Dvaravati
Khmer-Lopburi
Chiang Saen - Lanna
Sukhothai
U Thong
Ayutthaya


Historical Notes :

Dvaravati
Sukhothai
Ayutthaya

Resources

Temples in Thailand :

Overview
Wat Pho
Wat Benchamabophit  


Buddha Images at :

Buddha Images at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi

Introduction to Buddhism in Thailand

The 10 Jatakas (lives of the Buddha) as depicted in Thai mural Temple paintings

 

Buddha Images in the Cloister at Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok (9)

 

Standing Buddha, Lopburi Style

Standing Buddha image, with the gesture of Calming the Ocean.
In the Khmer style of the Lopburi period.
Cast and enlarged from an ancient model.

 

Buddha Subduing Mara, Chiang Saen Style

Sitting Buddha image, with the gesture of Subduing Mara.
In the style of the Chiang Saen period.
Found at Wat Arun, Thonburi.

 

Standing Buddha, Dvaravati Style

Standing Buddha image, with the gesture of Teaching (Instruction).
In the style of the Dvaravati period.
Cast from an original ancient stone model.

 

Buddha calling for Rain, Ayutthaya Style
Sitting Buddha image, with the gesture of Calling for Rain.
Sino-Thai style of the Ayutthaya period.
Cast and enlarged from an ancient model at Wat Yai, Phetchaburi province.

 

Standing Buddha, Ayutthaya Style

Standing Buddha image, with the gesture of Calming the Ocean.
In the style of the Ayutthaya period.
Found in Phetchaburi province.


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