In Buddha's hand

    In the 14th century A.D., King Sri Indrathit declared Sukhotai's liberation from the Khmer and adopted a form of Buddhism based on the Sri Lankan school. During this period, Sukhothai Art developed a radically different appearance to Mon and Khmer styles.

    The differences can be seen in the 'Walking Buddha' an original creation of the Sukhothai School. The inspiration for this new style came from the 'Mahapurislaksana Text' (Features of the great man), which developed the idea of idealistic and superhuman characteristics and expressed the power of compassion and serenity.

    Such development have made Sukhothai Art worthy of high praise as a truly unique and beautiful style. It was also during this period that the 'four posture' group of Buddha images were created. The four poses consisted of, walking, standing, sitting and reclining. Sukhothai images can be classified into four distinct groups.

    The Major Group: Distinguished Sukhothai features included a flame aureole, whorls of fine curled hair, an oval face, high curving eyebrows, downward gazing eyes, booked nose and a gentle smiling expression. The torso included broad shoulders and a small waist. Robes were hung diagonally accross the body and were completed with a zigzag edge mantle that extended down the navel. Most commonly the Buddha would be seated in the Subduing Mara (Maravijaya) posture on a plain base.

    The Kamphaengbet Group: The characteristics are generally similar to the major group apart from the broader upper face and a pointed chin.

    The Phra Phutthachirarai Group:In this group, thought to have originated during the reign of King Lithai, the aureole is flame shaped, the torso is rather plump, the face rounded and all fingers (excluding the thumb) on each hand were of equal length.

    The Heterogeneous Group or Wat Ta Kuwan Group: First discovered at Wat Ta Kuan in Sukhothai. The facial features are similar to images from the early Chiang Saen - Lanna period. This style is though to have been created during the early 14th century A.D.

    If you want to learn more about Thai buddha's art images. That's here

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      *steve_gobeil*, happyheart, caitlinburke, inklake, and 77 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. *steve_gobeil* (74 months ago | reply)

      You do some very nice work.

    3. Nicolas de Fontenay (74 months ago | reply)

      Wow. Thanks mate.
      I wish it was more often.

    4. happyheart (74 months ago | reply)

      simply lovely

      save

    5. cameronconner (74 months ago | reply)

      I love this. The splash of color makes the shot.

      -voted save2 (dmu)

    6. ♥ Nat hamlin (74 months ago | reply)

      Yeah, this is very cool.

      Save3

    7. key lime pie yumyum (74 months ago | reply)

      Doesn't seem like anything is in focus. The flowers in particualr should be crisp, I think.

      -voted as "delete" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)

    8. beebo wallace (74 months ago | reply)

      This is fantastic. The bright color against the cold gray stone sculpture!

      -voted as "save4" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)

    9. lepetitmatteo (74 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful contrast.
      -voted as "save5" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)

    10. nytram ydnew [deleted] (74 months ago | reply)

      unusually bright delete2

    11. Roder ictus (74 months ago | reply)

      The commentary is great I would learn a deal lot more if this would be made more often, it doesnt help the picture thoug. Anyway this should look grat if massively amplified.

      -Voted "save6" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)

    12. andertho (74 months ago | reply)

      I didn't read the story, I judged the picture.

      And the picture has overly-bright segments on the left and really is not all that interesting a composition.

      delete3

    13. Pig Sty Avenue (74 months ago | reply)

      Nice idea, but Andertho's right.

      -voted as "delete4" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)

    14. JKischkel (74 months ago | reply)

      Dont like the black triangle in the left. But its nice.

      -Voted "save7" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)

    15. Mister Phill (74 months ago | reply)

      Needs catnip.

      -- from loupiote - (?)

      -Voted "delete5" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)

    16. Burkefest (74 months ago | reply)

      I like it, the contrast makes the shot.

      -save8

    17. jakethemonkey (74 months ago | reply)

      The contrast works well.

      Poor focus, otherwise a nice picture.

      Delete

    18. Brad Ross (74 months ago | reply)

      almost. Flowers need to be in beter focus.

      delete7

    19. toxicdelusions (74 months ago | reply)

      I do like it!! I think that the flowers add to the pic!

      save

    20. .Zickie. (74 months ago | reply)

      I love the composition, and I love teh contrast of the colours of the flowers against the grey stone.

      The lack of detail and highlights at the left of frame spoils it for me .. sorry I wanted to save this one, but ..

      -Voted "delete8" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)

    21. Stu Worrall (74 months ago | reply)

      i like the composition, contrast and colours (or lack of), focus is off though so ill leave it up to someone else to decide if its get a 10

      -Voted "delete9" (by the Delete Me Uncensored Group)

    22. Anthony Posey SIR:Poseyal Desposyni (74 months ago | reply)

      these buddas also where female in nature and my favorite budda is th elight budda, voted delete10 based on the black spot

    23. key lime pie yumyum (74 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for sharing this piece of crap with the crap shite n marmite group!

    24. Nicolas de Fontenay (74 months ago | reply)

      I'm delighted.

    25. Prem Lama (63 months ago | reply)

      All I have to say is WOW!

    26. Maravijaya (62 months ago | reply)

      This is a wonderful shot !

    27. Daniel Lestarjette (62 months ago | reply)

      Nice shot!

    28. lynhdan (45 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called earth asia NEW CONTEST (Temples Across Asia), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    29. ol'pete (45 months ago | reply)

      Great Shot! as seen in:


      earth asia (Post 10 give 3 awards)
      And thank you for the information. Most enlightning!

    30. SLpixeLS (45 months ago | reply)

      Great Shot! as seen in:


      earth asia (Post 10 give 3 awards)

    31. glynn's musings (45 months ago | reply)

      All superlatives for the image and the info.

      Great Shot! as seen in:


      earth asia (Post 10 give 3 awards)

    32. dol2519 (44 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Buddha Arch & Art, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    33. LeszekZadlo (42 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    34. princessangel (38 months ago | reply)

      Lovely!

    35. Alex Robinson ~ SFO (35 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sukhothai - a hidden treasure in Thailand, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    36. Woody Shakti (35 months ago | reply)

      this is amazing !!

    37. Andrea Federici (29 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot! Thks for your info.

    38. enough (26 months ago | reply)

      This is one of my all-time favorite photographs.

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