Peace & protection
☆☆☆ EXPLORED 25-04-2014 ☆☆☆
Bronze Buddha statue in Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane, Laos. The "double abhāya mudrā", with both hands held up in the abhāya mudrā position, became common in Thailand and Laos in the 16th century. The abhāya mudrā ("mudra of no-fear") represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear. This is a beautiful example of Buddhist sculpture in Laos.
Many thanks for your visits / comments / faves!
Peace & protection
☆☆☆ EXPLORED 25-04-2014 ☆☆☆
Bronze Buddha statue in Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane, Laos. The "double abhāya mudrā", with both hands held up in the abhāya mudrā position, became common in Thailand and Laos in the 16th century. The abhāya mudrā ("mudra of no-fear") represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear. This is a beautiful example of Buddhist sculpture in Laos.
Many thanks for your visits / comments / faves!