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The perfect symmetry of his features heightens the serenity of this beautiful portrait. Seji Taram depicts Buddha in a relief panel, beautifully sculpted by hand. The mark of enlightenment appears on the master's forehead as he yields himself to meditation.

From Bali comes this superb depiction of a teaching Buddha as he sits on sacred lotus flowers, his hands making the gesture which represents the transmission and discussion of his teachings known as the Vitarka mudra. The artisan's skill can be seen in details such as the Buddha's headdress, the drape of his robe and his slender fingers. When designing a new piece, master carver Wayan Rendah enjoys letting the wood's characteristics inspire him. In this case he works with hibiscus wood and finishes the statuette in the variegated brown shades typical of this wood.

Hand-carved of crocodile wood, Buddha rests his head against his knee in this beautiful and celebratory sculpture from Bali. Gung Gus creates the reverent sculpture, painting Buddha's skin in a gold tone with hand-painted floral motifs over his clothing.

Carved by hand of crocodile wood, this lovely image depicts Buddha seated on a lavender lotus. His eyes are closed, hands in his lap with thumbs together as the master meditates. Gung Gus paints the sculpture in clear colors, detailing lotus blossoms on the flowing robe.

Deep in meditation, Buddha sits on a lotus blossom. The flowing lines of his robe are echoed in the delicate line of the petals. Holding prayer beads in his right hand, the master prays while making a gesture of blessing. Nyoman Sudiana sculpts the fluid contours from rich Balinese suar wood.

Depicted in a carving by Gung Gus, Buddha sits in meditation, his golden body clothed in a hand-painted robe. His gesture is significant. The nerve channel associated with the mind of enlightenment passes through the thumbs. Thus, joining of the two thumbs in this gesture is of auspicious significance for the future development of the mind of enlightenment.