Shakyamuni Buddha

This image depicts the Indian Prince Gautama who attained enlightenment 2,500 years ago at Bodgaya, in what is now the modern state of Bihar. Here we see him calling the ancient earth goddess Sthavara to witness his enlightenment and acknowledge the countless lifetimes of excellent virtue he amassed to attain this state.

His essential teaching;

• Not to commit any evil action
• To accumulate a wealth of excellent virtue
• And to subdue one's own mind
• This is the teaching of the Buddha

His mantra;

TAYATA OM MUNI MUNI MAHA MUNIYE SOHA