The Earth Witnessing mudra (Sanskrit: bhumisparsa mudra (触地印 / 觸地印) is a common position for the Buddha, especially in Theravada Buddhism. The historical Buddha Gautama used this gesture just before reaching enlightenment to call on Mara, the demonic king, to witness his spiritual awakening and liberation and the merit he accrued throughout his many lifetimes from the cycle of rebirth after rejecting Mara’s temptations and seductive visions to prevent him reaching his goal. Buddha in the Earth-Witnessing gesture is seated and places the left hand open in the lap in meditation and reaches over his right knee with his elegantly elongated right arm and even length fingers to touch the earth. He then achieved Buddhahood, reached enlightenment, ignorance was dispelled, wisdom arose and he attained Nirvana. Representing unwavering belief, this mudra symbolizes the triumph of the spirit over matter and its liberation from worldly trappings and the defeat of temptation and evil intention. (Source map academy https://mapacademy.io/article/bhumisparsha-mudra/)
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Finely modeled vintage Mandalay style Burmese bronze Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra made by lost wax process is a one-of-a-kind exquisite work of art. Soft youthfully sweet smiling face with almond-shaped eyes are inlaid with glass.
Lavish Jambupati Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra, in lavish gilt court attire, elaborate crown with butterfly flanges and his kingly garment “bejeweled” with multi- colored cut glass insets.
Rare, gilt covered Jambupati Buddha in Earth Witnessing position on high multi-tiered throne. Court attire, luxuriant jewelry and decorative flanges on faceted crown topped by long ushnisha. Strength and smile emphasize his spiritual and material power.
Tibetan repoussé of Shakyamuni Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra within a trefoil arch on a lotus base.
Thai bronze Lopburi style Buddha in Earth Witnessing position on decorative pierced throne on 3 footed curved base wearing simple 2-part Theravada Buddhist monk’s robe showing his modest religious devotion. Heavy statue filled with cement binder.
This mid 20th century Buddha Shakyamuni in Earth Witnessing position is carved in rural Lao style. Covered with gilt, the small rustic and simply carved image follows Lao artistic canons for depicting a Buddha: a curved hairline and high arched eyebrows that meet at the bridge of the nose, distinct hair curls, long ears, and a flame-shaped radiance emerging from his ushnisha. Its very large base is as tall and wide as the image, reflecting Laotian beliefs that a high pedestal reflects a deep respect for the Buddha. A base has been added for display purposes. Authentic old Lao images, even small personal ones like this, are difficult to find.
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