Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.78

c7.78

I will begin with the superb statue of Amogha-Siddha, a Dhyâni-Buddha,¹ which shows the Indian conception of the great heavenly Yogi. He is seated cross-legged in the Yogi attitude, with an expression of profound abstraction. The right hand, perfect in its technique, is lifted in making the mystic sign of blessing. This sculpture is from the north side of Bôrôbudûr, A DHYÂNI BUDDHA (From Bôrôbudûr, Java)