Pictures: Buddha, handmade amber mandala

A living small mandala on a round canvas with an image of the Buddha. Mandala with amber in a single copy. Hand-painted, author's technique, intuitive painting. Amber from the Baltic coast. Included-stand.

Mandala for calming the mind, meditation, self-knowledge, harmonization, concentration, inspiration. Suitable for home altar. The seated Buddha symbolizes deep concentration.

Symbol of the Buddha with his right hand raised in front of him
In Thailand, this pose expresses the Buddha sending blessings. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is associated with the Amogasiddhi Buddha of the North. It represents "relentless application of effort", commitment, unwavering ability to continue on your way, and as if to say "you will succeed!". All this is an expression of unbreakable confidence.

Caring for Buddha images.

Due to the religious symbolism and the gratitude for the teachings that evoke images of the Buddha, it is important to treat them with respect and reverence.

They should not be taken by the head, put on the floor, step over them or used for inappropriate purposes. When the need arises to move the Buddha image to another location that should be put before the hands in the gesture of respect, and then gently take his hands, stand and move.

It is also considered acceptable to present food and water to the image of the Buddha on the altar.