Golden Buddha

Gold is a very auspicious color in most parts of India and the picture depicts the traditional Indian form of the Buddha in gold. The only color used in the picture is gold expect for a few specks of sky blue that is seen on the background. In fact, the entire image including the figure and the background is made up of gold. The mudra makes a mudra with his hand, while he sits in his traditional posture with his legs folded under him. The eyes are closed in meditation. The background is also formed of a number of Buddhist elements. These include a few engravings of lotuses that are made in gold in the background. The lotus holds a very special place as a flower within the realms of Buddhism. Most of Buddha’s teachings have been compiled in the lotus sutra. A number of Buddhist scriptures have also been portrayed in the prayer wheels that hang behind him. These depict the usual prayer that has to be chanted during meditation in order to reach bliss. Ultimately, this painting dwells on meditation and the Buddhist method of meditating in order to achieve the final aim of salvation and works in sync with this theme.