tara statue antique java style indonesian bronze devi tara statue 8cm 6 Dattatreya Q: What does the Dhyana

Q: What does the Dhyana mudra mean

Although the style resembles Dvaravati images carved in Thailand

The enormously popular deity Ganesha sits here with crossed legs

the image of the reclining Vishnu is a reminder of the need for balance in life

The reclining posture of Vishnu is laden with symbolic meanings

tara statue antique java style indonesian bronze devi tara statue 8cm 6 Dattatreya Q: What does the DhyanaTara Statue Antique Java Style Indonesian Bronze Devi Tara Statue 8cm 3" Measurements Height 8cm 3" An antique Java Style seated bronze Devi sculpture of Tara, in 13th century Majapahit style. In Buddhism, Tara is a Bodhisattva. She is the Goddess of Compassion. Here, Tara is seated, in virasana, cross legged symbol of Serenity, on a round double lotus petal pedestal. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all.