Wat Bakong Main Hall: Life of the Buddha - Cunda’s Last Offering

CAMBODIA, Siem Reap

Cunda’s last offering is a popular theme in Cambodian murals. They usually depict the Buddha’s acceptance of the offering, his consumption of it, and his subsequent sickness.This mural is painted in the main hall of Wat Bakong in Siem Reap. The Buddha and two disciples sit on the porch of a building receiving offings. They place their black alms bowls on low tables set in front of them.
Three figures kneel on the other side of the tables and join their palms. The Buddha is on the left, identified by his radiant nimbus. He reaches into his bowl for the offering made by Cunda, who has a mustache and spiraling hair. Trees and fields are painted in the background. Although the figures wear simple clothing, the golden robes, as well as the white floor and golden table, contrast sharply with the surrounding.