This is one of the most beautiful Lanna sculptures of its time, highlighting Buddhist art from Upper Northern Thailand (roughly 12th to 18th centuries CE). It is distinctive for the Buddha’s full, rounded face, arched eyebrows, and a large knotted ushnisha often shaped as a lotus bud or flame. This posture depicts the Buddha’s final passing into parinirvana. It is worshiped for auspiciousness, to enhance fortune, and as a reminder to remain mindful and not careless.
Posture
Lying on the right side, both feet aligned, the left hand resting along the body and the right hand supporting the head.
Head (Ushnisha): The ushnisha is clearly knotted in a spiral shape, often depicted as a lotus bud or flame.
Base: Commonly crafted as an inverted lotus base or a stepped pedestal.
Buddha image for those born on Tuesday.
The Reclining or Parinirvana posture is the Buddha image associated with people born on Tuesday.
Belief: Worship is thought to enhance one’s destiny, bring smoothness and happiness in life, protect from danger, and remind of the impermanence of the body.
Spiritual benefits and worship
Worshiping the Reclining Buddha statue is believed to promote smooth fortune, peace, protection from harm and illness.
