Buddha standing on a lotus blossom, holding a flower (it's a separate peice). Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as "The Buddha" (of our era), lived in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent. He probably died around 400 BCE. Buddhists recognize him as an awakened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering by understanding the true nature of phenomena, thereby escaping the cycle of rebirths with suffering (saṃsāra). Among the methods various schools of Buddhism apply towards this goal are: ethical conduct and altruistic behaviour, devotional practices, ceremonies and the invocation of bodhisatvas that help them achieve Nirvana, renunciation of worldly matters, meditation, physical exercises akin to hatha yoga, study and the cultivation of wisdom. Beautiful brass statue, with silver and gold electroplated finish 22.5" high x 8.5" wide x 8.5" deep (57.2cm x 21.6cm x 21.6cm)