Lalitsana

Meaning “royal ease” or the “royal position, lalitsana is a relaxed pose in Buddhist and Indian art used mainly for bodhisattvas, especially Guanyin. The figure is typically seated on a throne with the left leg tucked inwards and the right dangling so that it rests on the ground or on an object. It was one of the most depicted postures in the Tang dynasty but appears frequently in Ming and Qing images.

  • Sale! Antique Guanyin in Royal Ease (Lalitsana), China, #16910BOE

    Antique Guanyin in Royal Ease (Lalitsana), China, #16910BOE

    Original price was: $525.00.Current price is: $450.00.
    H: 10.75″   W: 5.5″   D:  4.5″  |  FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL US!

    Placed on a lotus throne that is used only for Buddhas or bodhisattvas, this white clad Guanyin sits in lalitsana, the position of royal ease symbolizing her regal status as presider over both the material the spiritual worlds. Her hands are in karana mudra, the Taoist gesture to expel evil, remove problems and rid sickness or other negativities rarely used for Guanyin. Mounted on an acrylilc.

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  • Sale! Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China #16311XOKE

    Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China #16311XOKE

    Original price was: $2,650.00.Current price is: $1,975.00.
    H: 14.5”  W: 8.25”  D: 5”  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This beautiful provincial Songzi Guanyin is modest, compassionate and humble with lotus leaf crown, unadorned robe and pedestal with simple leaves. The “child giving Guanyin holding her baby resembling the infant Buddha was  probably on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.

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  • Sale! Antique White Hooded Guanyin in Lalitsana #16533XLSE

    Antique White Hooded Guanyin in Lalitsana #16533XLSE

    Original price was: $1,185.00.Current price is: $975.00.
    H:  13.5″     W:  7.25″     D:   6″    |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Seated in lalitsana, the position of royal ease, this delicate White Robed Guanyin is traditionally portrayed as a humble and modest deity, although she has a gilt lacquer surface. Her white hood is draped over a stylized image of Amitabha Buddha to whom she is a companion in Pure Land Buddhism, the most widespread Buddhist sect.

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  • Sale! Antique White Hooded Guanyin in Royal Ease on Lotus Throne #16080LBE

    Antique White Hooded Guanyin in Royal Ease on Lotus Throne #16080LBE

    Original price was: $885.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 13.75″    W: 6″    D: 4.8″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This charming White Hooded Guanyin sits in lalitsana, the position of royal ease with her right leg bent and left  flat on the base. This provincial carving depicts her as a humble figure with and a plain hood  leaning slightly forward, with a gentle grin, half closed eyes and a sweet smile. She holds a scroll symbolizing the 8 Buddhist sutras where she is mentioned including the Lotus Sutra Chapter 25.

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  • SOLD ! White Hooded Nanhai Guanyin at Putuo Island, China, 18-19th Century (19207BSK) SPECIAL PRICE

    SOLD ! White Hooded Nanhai Guanyin at Putuo Island, China, 18-19th Century (19207BSK) SPECIAL PRICE

    $620.00

    This Nanhai Guanyin (Guanyin of the South Sea) sits in her cave on Putuo  island in the South China Sea with most of her traditional features.  She is portrayed as  White Hooded or Clad Guanyin with her hair in a bun covered with a short hood seated in royal ease (lalitsana)  with her right hand…

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