Hands of Buddha Meditation Statue

This wonderfully unique Hands of Buddha Meditation Statue would make a stunning addition to any meditation space . Every element of this piece is profoundly symbolic to Buddhist philosophy. Two realistically designed hands are cupped together to hold a removable mini Buddha statue. In the small meditating Buddha statue, he is performing the vitarka mudra hand gesture - a symbol of the uninterrupted flow of wisdom from teacher to student. Engraved on this Buddha hands statue is the Heart Sutra , a Mahāyāna Buddhist scripture, considered the best-known and most commonly recited text in Buddhism. Its Sanskrit name ( Prajñāpāramitā Hṛdaya ) literally translates to "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom". It is, essentially, a summary of the central teachings of Buddhism, including the concepts of nonattachment, Nirvana, and wisdom. Size: 6" H x 5.75" W. Materials: C old cast bronze.