佛像网

尺寸：100.33 × 49.53 × 20.32 cm
年代：11世纪
质地：黑千枚岩(black phyllite)
风格：印度 帕拉
来源：美国弗吉尼亚艺术博物馆
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Shakyamuni Triumphing over Mara

At the center of this elaborate composition sits the tranquil, poised figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. The smooth surfaces of his body contrast with the torrent of crisply carved detail surrounding him, an aesthetic effect quite appropriate to the episode illustrated. In an effort to disrupt Shakyamuni's meditations and prevent his Enlightenment, the demon Mara (Death) assaulted him with intimidation and worldly temptations. Here we see the moment when, having overcome these trials, Shakyamuni touched the ground, asking the Earth to witness his victory over death. Seated on a lotus throne, the Enlightened One is flanked by the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Maitreya. Flying celestial figures and important Buddhist symbols, including stupas and a branch of the bodhi tree, fill the upper portion of the sculpture. Its complex stepped base is adorned with an elephant, lions, and kneeling donor figures.

释迦牟尼降魔成道

在这幅构图精妙的作品中央，端坐着姿态宁静沉稳的释迦牟尼佛（历史佛陀）。他身体平滑的曲面与周围汹涌密集、雕刻锐利的细节形成鲜明对比，这种美学效果恰如其分地呼应了所描绘的典故。为了扰乱释迦牟尼的禅定、阻止他证悟成佛，魔王魔罗（死亡）以威吓和世俗的诱惑向他发起攻击。此处所展现的正是这样的时刻：在克服了这些试炼之后，释迦牟尼触地，请大地作证他已战胜死亡。觉悟者端坐于莲花宝座之上，两侧分别是观世音菩萨和弥勒菩萨。雕塑的上部则布满了飞天的天神以及重要的佛教象征，包括窣堵坡（佛塔）和一根菩提树枝。其复杂的阶梯形台座上装饰着大象、狮子以及跪姿的供养人像。