Antique Japanese Style Seated Bronze Meditation Amitabha Buddha Statue - 18cm/7" Measures ? (Height) 18cm/7? A unique and beautiful antique Japanese style meditation Amitabha Buddha. The Meditation Buddha, also known as Dhyana Mudra or Samadhi Mudra, is an iconic representation of the Buddha in a contemplative and meditative posture. This image holds deep significance within Buddhist tradition, conveying essential teachings and embodying the virtues of inner peace, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection. As is traditional, the Meditation Buddha is depicted here in a seated posture, with both hands placed in the Dhyana Mudra, where the right hand rests on top of the left hand, with the thumbs gently touching, forming a subtle triangle or circle. The Buddha's back is straight, and the gaze is lowered, signifying deep concentration and inner reflection. The Amitabha Buddha symbolizes mercy and wisdom. Tantric meditation on Amitabha is an antidote to desire. He reigns over Sukhavati (the Western paradise) which is also called the Pure Land. Those reborn in the Pure Land experience the joy of hearing Amitabha teach the dharma until they are ready to enter Nirvana. The Amitabha Buddha is seated in the Dhyana mudr? or 'Meditation Position'. The hands in Dhyana Mudra, the hand gesture that promotes the energy of meditation, deep contemplation and unity with higher energy. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. He has a circular urna or third eye on his forehead, symbolizing the ability of Buddha to see past our mundane universe of suffering. The patina and details of this piece are particularly appealing. The sculpture provides the perfect Buddha to bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office or sacred space.