{"product_id":"11-5-buddha-touching-the-earth-protection","title":"11.5\" Buddha Touching the Earth Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e11.5 Inch Buddha Touching the Earth: a seated Buddha with the right hand reaching down to touch the ground, the gesture of the Buddha's awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudra: Bhumisparsha, touching the earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Earth-Touching Mudra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhumisparsha means “touching the earth”. As the Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree, the tempter Mara challenged his right to awaken. The Buddha touched the ground and called the earth to witness, and Mara's armies fell away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gesture stands for steadiness, resolve and victory over fear and distraction. It is one of the most common poses in Buddhist art across Southeast Asia and Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush, and keep it out of long direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8-buddha-in-red-protection\"\u003e8\" Buddha in Red - Protection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copper-offering-bowl\"\u003eCopper Offering Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagchampaoil5oz\"\u003eNag Champa Oil .5 oz\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52755636715751,"sku":"TM417","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1158\/5192\/files\/IMG_4060_0268513a-e3a2-4522-956a-5df1c3545cab.jpg?v=1791056802","url":"https:\/\/www.triathletestore.com\/products\/11-5-buddha-touching-the-earth-protection","provider":"Triathlete Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}