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This is to proud display ancient Buddhist craftsmanship in a stone sculpture done by the Singpho. The Singpho, one of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh is a small representation of the large seated Buddha in Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra at the moment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
The wooden-carving work exhibits deep spiritual inspiration, combined with artistic perfection of the SingPho people. The Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra essentially denotes: The earth-touching gesture: with the right hand extended toward the ground, calling the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the tempter. The left hand is placed on the lap, indicating calmness and meditation. Singpho artisans make good wooden yoga sculptures out of local woods from timber like teak and sandalwood so that a fine sculpture is produced specific to details and strength.
The wooden-carving work exhibits deep spiritual inspiration, combined with artistic perfection of the SingPho people. The Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra essentially denotes: The earth-touching gesture: with the right hand extended toward the ground, calling the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the tempter. The left hand is placed on the lap, indicating calmness and meditation. Singpho artisans make good wooden yoga sculptures out of local woods from timber like teak and sandalwood so that a fine sculpture is produced specific to details and strength.
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This is to proud display ancient Buddhist craftsmanship in a stone sculpture done by the Singpho. The Singpho, one of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh is a small representation of the large seated Buddha in Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra at the moment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
The wooden-carving work exhibits deep spiritual inspiration, combined with artistic perfection of the SingPho people. The Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra essentially denotes: The earth-touching gesture: with the right hand extended toward the ground, calling the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the tempter. The left hand is placed on the lap, indicating calmness and meditation. Singpho artisans make good wooden yoga sculptures out of local woods from timber like teak and sandalwood so that a fine sculpture is produced specific to details and strength.
The wooden-carving work exhibits deep spiritual inspiration, combined with artistic perfection of the SingPho people. The Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra essentially denotes: The earth-touching gesture: with the right hand extended toward the ground, calling the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the tempter. The left hand is placed on the lap, indicating calmness and meditation. Singpho artisans make good wooden yoga sculptures out of local woods from timber like teak and sandalwood so that a fine sculpture is produced specific to details and strength.
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Wooden Buddha images would be very much important for worship and meditation, found majorly in monasteries, meditation rooms, and household shrines. Theravāda Buddhists, the Singpho people greatly believe in the implications of Buddha's teachings in the everyday lives of people, and this belief itself appears to be paradigmatic of the expression of their artistic creations and religious practices. Singpho would like to keep alive their heritage for future generations by actually conserving the wood-carving traditions, thereby conserving their culture and spirit continuously.
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