Padmasana Collection

A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century

Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. (To lustrate: to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies)

Saint, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint, 15th century

Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Indian ascetics:.an exhibition of "joghi wallahs." These are a class of Hindoo religious mendicants

Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750

The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700

Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600. Creator: Unknown
Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900

Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350

Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century

Full-length portrait of the grand lama of the Selenginsk lamasery, seated... between 1870 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of the grand lama of the Selenginsk lamasery, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886

Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Multi-armed deity or bodhisattva seated on a lotus flower, carried on the back of a peacock

Memorial portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo V (Danjuro VII) looking up at a painting of the late Danjuro VIII, 1854. Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada I

Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), 14th century

Buddha Amitayus Holding a Vase of Longevity (Kalasa), Mongolia, 18th century

Vairochana Buddha Seated Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakramudra), Mongolia, late 17th/early 18th century

God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th/17th century

Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th/12th century

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]
Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom], 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500

Four Miniature inscribed portraits of four Lamas, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Four Miniature inscribed portraits of four Lamas, 14th century

Portrait of Lama Tsongkhapa, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lama Tsongkhapa, 18th/19th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

Vajradhara Buddha Seated Holding a Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Bell (Ghanta), 15th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 15th/16th century

Figure Seated on Lotus, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th / 15th century
Figure Seated on Lotus, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th/15th century

King Mangkur Nourished by Queen Devika, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th/15th century

Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Seated in Meditation (Dhyanamudra), Kandyan period, 18th century

Emaciated Siddhartha, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Emaciated Siddhartha, 1850/1900

Buddhist Deity Vajrasattva with Bell (Ghanta) and Thunderbolt (Vajra), 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Amitayus Buddha Surrounded by One Hundred Buddhas, 19th century

Votive Plaque with Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya), 19th century

Buddha Seated in Meditation, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Seated in Meditation, 19th century

Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya), 16th century

Fragment Depicting a Tathagata, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment Depicting a Tathagata, 12th century

Four-Armed Sarasvati, Goddess of Learning, Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), Hoysala period, 12th century

Buddha, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), c. 725 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Buddha, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), c. 725/50

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"Padmasana: The Sacred Lotus Position in Buddhist Art" The ancient art of padmasana, or the lotus position, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. One such portrayal is found in the Mahamayuri Vidyaraja painting from the Liao dynasty. Created during the 11th century by an unknown artist, this artwork showcases a serene figure seated in padmasana, symbolizing inner peace and enlightenment. In another captivating piece titled "Memorial portrait, " Ichikawa Ebizo V gazes up at a painting of the late Danjuro VIII. This image beautifully captures the meditative posture as a tribute to honor and remember those who have passed away. A thangka dating back to the 14th century features the Medicine Buddha seated in padmasana. This painted banner represents healing and compassion, emphasizing how this sacred pose connects with spiritual well-being. Moving forward to Mongolia's 18th-century depiction of Buddha Amitayus holding a vase of longevity (kalasa), we witness yet another representation of padmasana. Here, it signifies eternal life and abundance - qualities associated with this revered posture. Vairochana Buddha's portrayal giving his first sermon while seated in dharmachakramudra showcases his profound wisdom emanating from within padmasana. It serves as a reminder that true enlightenment can be attained through deep meditation and self-reflection. Another intriguing artwork reveals God Vishnu riding his mount Garuda during the 16th/17th century. Although not directly related to Buddhism, Vishnu's majestic presence on Garuda highlights how diverse cultures incorporate similar postures like padmasana into their religious practices. One cannot overlook Muchalinda sheltering Buddha under its hooded head; this mesmerizing sculpture dates back to the 11th/12th century. As Buddha sits peacefully in padmasana amidst adversity, it symbolizes resilience and protection against life's challenges.