$35.00
Hand Painted Lord Buddha Conquering Mara (Evil) Amulet—
$35.00
The Story
- Hand Painted Lord Buddha in the Posture of Conquering Mara (Defeating Evil) Amulet
- In Buddhism, Mara is the demon who assaulted Gautama Buddha beneath the Bodhi tree, using violence, sensory pleasure and mockery in an attempt to prevent the Buddha from attaining enlightenment. In Buddhist cosmology, Mara personifies the "death" of the spiritual life. He is a tempter, distracting humans from practicing the Buddhist Dharma through making the mundane seem alluring, or the negative seem positive. Buddhism utilizes the concept of Mara to represent and personify negative qualities found in the human ego and psyche. The stories associated with Mara remind Buddhists that such demonic forces can be tamed by controlling one's mind, cravings and attachments.
- "Then and there the Exalted One reached out his right hand to touch the earth in what is called the Bhumisparsha Mudra, and Mae Thorani appeared. The water (representing the good merit accumulated by Buddha) that Mae Thorani wrings from her hair caused a flood that drowned Mara's army. The earth-mother herself spoke: 'Bless him/her who sits on the Axis Mundi, for One can only transcend time and space if one is Immovable."
- Material: small cast brass Lord Buddha figure lovingly hand painted with detail and sealed in a custom made plastic case for wear close to the skin.
- Size : 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/16" wide
- Origin is Thailand
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
- Hand Painted Lord Buddha in the Posture of Conquering Mara (Defeating Evil) Amulet
- In Buddhism, Mara is the demon who assaulted Gautama Buddha beneath the Bodhi tree, using violence, sensory pleasure and mockery in an attempt to prevent the Buddha from attaining enlightenment. In Buddhist cosmology, Mara personifies the "death" of the spiritual life. He is a tempter, distracting humans from practicing the Buddhist Dharma through making the mundane seem alluring, or the negative seem positive. Buddhism utilizes the concept of Mara to represent and personify negative qualities found in the human ego and psyche. The stories associated with Mara remind Buddhists that such demonic forces can be tamed by controlling one's mind, cravings and attachments.
- "Then and there the Exalted One reached out his right hand to touch the earth in what is called the Bhumisparsha Mudra, and Mae Thorani appeared. The water (representing the good merit accumulated by Buddha) that Mae Thorani wrings from her hair caused a flood that drowned Mara's army. The earth-mother herself spoke: 'Bless him/her who sits on the Axis Mundi, for One can only transcend time and space if one is Immovable."
- Material: small cast brass Lord Buddha figure lovingly hand painted with detail and sealed in a custom made plastic case for wear close to the skin.
- Size : 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/16" wide
- Origin is Thailand
