{"title":"Monday Buddha – Protection, Peace \u0026 Harmony","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Monday Buddha, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePang Ham Yati\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the most recognizable and powerful postures within the Thai tradition. The Buddha stands upright with the hand raised in a gesture of protection and calmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis posture symbolizes peace, harmony, and the ability to end conflicts without violence. An image that radiates not only tranquility but also control and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monumentale-vuurvergulde-boeddha-tibetaanse-rattanakosin-stijl-44-cm-6-4-kg","title":"Monumental Fire-Gilded Buddha – Tibetan Rattanakosin Style – 44 cm \/ 6.4 kg","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\nMonumental Fire-Gilded Buddha – The Great Teacher (Vitarka Mudra)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\nAn imposing masterpiece 44 cm high, executed in heavy fire-gilded bronze. This statue depicts the Buddha in his capacity as a teacher, a rare and sought-after iconography within the Tibetan Rattanakosin tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 30%;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eapprox. 1950 – 1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHeight: 44 cm | Weight: 6.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHeavy fire-gilded bronze with rich patchwork relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMudra:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVitarka Mudra (Teaching) \u0026 Dhyana Mudra (Meditation)\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026 Iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis image is distinguished by the Vitarka Mudra: the right hand is raised with the thumb and index finger forming a circle, the symbol for the transmission of the Dharma (the teachings). The robe is a beautiful example of patchwork kasaya, where each panel contains unique spiritual symbols in high relief. The reverse side features an apocryphal Chinese Xuan De mark and Tibetan inscriptions, indicating the high-quality 'Sino-Tibetan' influence within this collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.5); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhat is the meaning of the Vitarka Mudra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\nThe Vitarka Mudra is the gesture of discussion and instruction. It is often associated with moments when the Buddha shared his wisdom with his followers. 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