Cross-legged seated man with PL hand palm up on lap and PR hand raised to chest level; wearing elaborate headgear and jewelry with elongated pierced ears; has own mount

Amoghasiddhi, 13th-14th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

A devotee might pray to Amoghasiddhi to overcome envy and greed, attempting to transform these emotions into the wisdom of accomplishment. One of the Five Cosmic Buddhas of the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), Amoghasiddhi presides over the celestial realm of the north. He is associated with the color green (his partner is Green Tara) and with the elements of wind and air. As if receiving a breeze, Amoghasiddhi’s sash billows while his right hand gracefully gestures “have no fear.”

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Amoghasiddhi
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Artist
Accession Number
99.124.1
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Cross-legged seated man with PL hand palm up on lap and PR hand raised to chest level; wearing elaborate headgear and jewelry with elongated pierced ears; has own mount