Samadhi Statue

Samadhi Statue

Samadhi statue is a statue situated at Mahamevuna Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said that this is one of the best pieces of sculpture. The statue is 8 feet in height and made of granite and the "Dhyana mudra" is symbolished - The posture of meditation in which Buddha sits in the cross - legged position with upturned palms, placed one over the other on the lap.

This shows the greatness of the Srilankan Culture and Buddhism.

ee also

*Ancient Constructions of Sri Lanka
*Atamasthana
*Buddhism
*Mahawamsa

External links

* [http://discover.lankanest.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=75.html/ Discover Sri Lanka - More information & images about Samadhi Statue]
* "This page incorporates content from Dr. Rohan Hettiarachchi's [http://www.lankalibrary.com/] used with permission of website owner."
* [http://www.lankalibrary.com/heritage/samadi.htm Samadhi Buddha Statue]


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