SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA PHOTO

Shakyamuni is the Buddha of our present age. Known as Siddharta Gautama, the historical Buddha was born 2600 years ago in the southern Himalayas; a prince of the Shakya clan. He renounced his kingdom to wander as mendicant monk seeking enlightenment. He attained complete awakening on the morning of the full moon in May, under the "Bodhi Tree" in Bodh Gaya, India. After achieving complete enlightenment, the Buddha traveled and taught for 45 years. He attained paranirvana (nirvana-after-death) at Kushinagar at age 80.  In this thangka the Buddha depicted at the moment of Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.  He is shown in the "earth touching mudra" - calling the earth to witness his liberation.  5"x 7" Print - $6 8"x 10" Print - $15