Apeyadana Temple: Bodhisattva
Apeyadana Temple: Bodhisattva
MYANMAR, Mandalay, Bagan
Dating from the time of the Bagan Empire (849–1287), this image is painted on the outer wall of the corridor in the Apeyadana Temple. The Bodhisattva wears a tall headdress and spiral-shaped earrings. Sitting in relaxation posture on an inverted lotus throne, the Bodhisattva gazes intently down to the side. The right hand, forming the varada (wish-granting) mudra, rests on the right knee, while the left hand is held in front of the chest. White pearl ornaments such as armlets, bracelets, and necklaces stand out against the yellow skin of the figure. Both attendants wear a headdress similar to that of the Bodhisattva. The attendant on the left joins palms while the attendant on the right holds a long-stemmed lotus. Apsaras fly above their heads.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting A-H, page 48.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Youlu and Wilson, Graham and Manho and Mankuang and Huntington, Susan,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting A-H},
pages = 48,
title = {{Apeyadana Temple: Bodhisattva}},
volume = 14,
year = {2016}}