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Enlightenment
A Shadow as Perfect as the Subject
As the sun rises higher in the sky, a sharp shadow is cast on the side of the serene image of the enlightened Buddha
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A Most Unusual Stance for a Buddha Image
I wonder if there are any other Buddha statues in Sri Lanka that exhibit this same stance
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
Parinibbana
The reclining Buddha image rests in the shade while the uncut rock beyond lies lit up by the early morning sun
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An Expression of Serenity or Sorrow?
I used to think this was an expression of sorrow. But now it doesn't look so sad...
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Carved in to the Rock
The Seated Buddha Image at the Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa
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A Halo and Part of the Ornamental Arch
A halo has been carved behind the head of the Larger seated Buddha Image. Beyond this is an ornamental arch containing smaller Buddha images
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
Dhyana Mudra
The Samadhi Buddha image at the Gal Vihara, as seen when lit up by the first rays of sunlight, on the day after Vesak
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Offerings of Light and Frangrance
Offerings placed before the Samadhi Buddha image at the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa
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Some, they Offer Flowers in Prayer...
The Image within the "Vijjadhara Guha" at the Uttararamaya
The seated Buddha image inside the artificial cave, hollowed out at the Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa....
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
The Image with Crossed Arms
An Expression of Serenity or Sorrow?
Is this the Lord Buddha engaged in the "animisalocana puja" during the 2nd week of his...
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Detail of the Standing Buddha Image at the Gal Vihara
The Buddha's feet, standing upon a carved pedestal (which you can't see)
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
Detail of the Reclining Buddha Image at the Gal Vihara
Parinibbana - the State of Supreme Bliss
Note the squashed appearance of the decorated pillow beneath the weight of the Buddha's head. This carving is a masterpiece.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
The Flowing Robe
I had never before noticed this frill on the robe of the Reclining Buddha image, just beneath the left hand.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2011
The Lord's Feet, finally at Rest
Detail of the Reclining Buddha image at the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa
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