Tathagata Buddha Shakyamuni | Wall hanging for Peace
Tathagata Buddha Shakyamuni About Thangka Our thangka is a handpainted Tibetan art done using traditional methods. It is a unique piece created using genuine 24K gold and natural stone colors. Introductio to Tathagata Buddha Shakyamuni Shakyamuni Buddha was born in 527 B.C . He was the son of King Sudhodana and Queen Maya Devi. Shakyamuni Buddha was known before attaining enlightenment as Siddhartha or Gautama. Buddha Shakyamuni is mostly seen at the center seated on a thousand petal lotus throne . The lotus plant symbolizes his purity and serene nature. He is portrayed meditating in the earth—touching gesture holding an alms bowl with his left hand on top of his lap. He is yellow in color and wears a robe. When Shakyamuni Buddha was on the verge of Perfect enlightenment, he had to face both internal and external Maras (Temptations ). It is believed that Devaputra Mara questioned him on the validity of his attainment of Enlightenment and his perfection. At that time, his only witness