Buddhapada
Description
The footprints of the Buddha symbolise the Buddha’s presence, as they are believed to be the imprints where the Buddha actually touched the ground. At the same time, the Buddhapada signify the Buddha’s absence now that he has entered nirvana and thus are a reminder of the Buddhist ideal of non-attachment.
The Buddha’s footprints are usually depicted with the toes of tall one length and a dharma chakra (wheel) in the centre.
The left footprint of Buddha with Swastikas on the finger tips. The sole is decorated with the tri-ratna symbol surmounted with dharmachakras
Collection
Buddhist Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Material
Grey Schist
Schools/Culture/Period
Gandharan
Technique
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Date
3rd Century CE
Location
Takht-i-Bahi, Gandhara (West Pakistan)