Wat Phra Pathom Chedi : Buddha Images (3)

In Pensive Thought
The enlightened Buddha stands with hands crossed over his abdomen (right hand over the left).
The Buddha contemplates his achievement of complete knowledge under the Bodhi tree. He was tempted to enter Nirvana at once (By Mara), but he wants others to know the true doctrine, and resolves to communicate his doctrine to others.

Walking in meditation
The Buddha walks with hands (right hand on top) in front of his abdomen, the left ankle lifted. Completely aware, the Buddha is dedicated to teaching the Dhamma to the suffering humans on this earth.

Subduing Mara - Calling the Earth to Witness (2)
'In the crystal palace'

Sitting in meditation, protected by Mucalinda's cobra hood.

Accepting the Gall-Nut Fruit
The right hand holds a small fruit (samaw, a medicinal fruit of the gall-nut tree). This is offered to him by Indra, while the Buddha is seated under the Ket tree during the seventh week after his enlightenment.

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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