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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Cambodia Seated Wood Buddha Statue Teaching Mudra - 21cm/8"

The Dharmachakra (Teaching Mudra): Meaning, Significance, and Importance in Buddhism

The Dharmachakra mudra—Teaching mudra—is a visual and spiritual cornerstone of Buddhism.

It reminds us of the Buddha’s enlightenment, his compassionate sharing of wisdom, and the perpetual turning of Dharma for the benefit of all beings. 

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Mounted Antique Khmer Style Southeast Asia Bronze Teaching Hand - 29cm/12"

Engaged Buddhism: Applying Dharma to Social, Political, and Environmental Activism

Engaged Buddhism is a living response to suffering in all its forms,...

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Enthroned Teaching Buddha Statue - 47cm/19"

The Teaching Mudra: A Symbol of Enlightened Wisdom in Buddhist Art

The Dharmachakra Mudra, formed by the gentle joining of thumb and finger,...

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Mounted Antique Khmer Style Southeast Asia Bronze Teaching Hand - 28cm/11"

Buddha’s First Sermon: The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Turning of the Wheel of Dharma)

Even in the modern world, the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path offer a timeless framework for understanding and overcoming suffering.

They provide guidance on living with wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness, making the Buddha’s first sermon as relevant today as it was over 2,500 years ago.

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Buddha - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Seated Double Teaching Bayon Buddha Statue - 56cm/22"

The Bayon Style Teaching Buddha: A Glimpse into Khmer Spiritual and Artistic Heritage

The Bayon style Teaching Buddha is a profound embodiment of the Khmer Empire’s artistic and spiritual legacy.

Through its distinctive features and symbolic richness, it offers a window into a period of great cultural and religious transformation.

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Mounted Antique Khmer Style Southeast Asia Bronze Teaching Hand - 29cm/12"

The Dharmachakra Mudra: Symbolism, Significance, and Spiritual Insight

The Dharmachakra mudra is a profound symbol of Buddhist teaching, encapsulating the momentous occasion when the Buddha set the wheel of Dharma in motion.

Its intricate symbolism, rich variations, and deep cultural significance make it a central motif in Buddhist practice and art.

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Antique Chinese Style Seated Dharmachakra Teaching Buddha Statue - 30cm/12"

The Illuminated Path: Buddha's Teachings and the Establishment of the Sangha

The teachings of the Buddha, encapsulated in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, provide a transformative roadmap for navigating the challenges of human existence.

The establishment of the Sangha adds a communal dimension to the spiritual journey, offering practitioners a supportive and harmonious environment for growth and realization.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Seated Bronze Javanese Preaching Buddha - 15cm/6"

The Teaching Buddha in Buddhism: Illuminating the Path of Wisdom

The Teaching Buddha, with its iconic gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, encapsulates the essence of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

It represents the Buddha's profound realization of the nature of suffering and his compassionate mission to guide others toward liberation.

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