Buddha Abhaya Batik Small

Product Description

The Buddha sits in the lotus position, with one hand raised in the position of the Abhaya Mudra. This indicates his fearlessness.

The abhaya mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and the dispelling of fear. This ancient gesture demonstrates that the hand is empty of weapons and therefore indicates peace and friendship.

To western eyes the gesture appears to mean 'stop.' In both cases, the gesture implies fearlessness before a potential enemy.

It is said that Buddha made this gesture immediately after gaining enlightenment. Later,when Buddha was about to be attacked by an angry elephant he held up his hand in the fearlessness gesture and immediately calmed it.

This batik is approximately 82cm x 56 cm

Please note that as this is a hand finished product, colours may vary slightly from those pictured