One of the most soulful images in the Alexey Leonov work is Buddha – founder of Buddhism. Author’s Buddha statue is distinguished by the image depth, the lines harmony and the internal expression, the state of peace and tranquility. The great teacher taught that life is possible without suffering, if you abandon your attachments. Buddha is not a name, but a definition of the person, who has reached the highest point of development.
Sculpture, Buddha statue is a sacred image, an example of spiritual formation. Rules, canons of Buddha image were formed by the IV century BC. in India, in the Gupta era, and accepted everywhere Buddhism became widespread. The Buddha image is based on the idea of the ideal proportions of the human body Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha birth name).
Fireclay sculptures “Buddha. Bowl of Feat ” (2006), “Buddha. The giving bowl ”(2005) Alexey Leonov depicts a standing Buddha. In both versions, the Buddha statue holds in his hands a patra – a monastic alms bowl. A patra of Buddha Shakyamuni has three main meanings: medicinal nectar, healing the body and mind; immortality and pure consciousness, taking control of the mind. Standing, walking Buddha symbolizes the road that each person will go. It is possible Buddha statue buy through feedback on the Alexey Leonov site or through a call to these contacts.
A series of sculptures “Buddha with a fiery cup” (2013, bronze); “Buddhist altar. Krishna is in a Buddha state ”(2003, fireclay); “Buddha. Prayer ”(2003, fireclay); “Buddha with the Flames bowl” (2003, fireclay) represent a canonical image. The lotus and the body of the Buddha are two sacred forms. Both symbols are borrowed from the art of India and express the eternal and infinite spiritual peace, the Spirit, which realized Himself. Lotus, like the Soul, arises from a dark state and dissolves in the Bodhi light.
Author refers to the image of the child as a symbol of purity and the new path beginning in the works “Little Buddha” (2011, bronze); “Little Buddha” (2013, bronze); “Buddha with a baby” (2010, fireclay). Buddha statue is depicted in the samadhi image – the victory of reason over feelings, a symbol of poise, absolute calm.
Buddha statue by Alexey Leonov “Gautama Buddha” (2014, fireclay) is the author’s decision of the sitting Buddha image. Buddha sculpture is depicted at the moment of attaining enlightenment with the classic position of the hands – bhumisparsa-mudra – a gesture of touching the Earth. Buddha calls the Earth to witness the accomplishment of enlightenment.
Buddha statue buy or order a sculpture is possible through feedback on the Alexey Leonov website or through a call to these contacts.