Cranes and the vase to his

and the vase to his left indicates he will be born into the brahmin caste

Maitreya will manifest as a buddha on earth to propagate the perfect path to enlightenment once more

Our statues are created strictly following proportions as they are laid out in Buddhist scripture

This realization took hold of him and he came to see the pleasures of palace life as meaningless

These magnificent birds nest in trees with sweet-tasting fruits that cure all maladies

Cranes and the vase to hisSymbolizing the coming of spring, the sight of flocks of cranes migrating up from the south brought joy and happiness. The crane is a traditional symbol of eternal youth, as they are reputed to live long lives and are believed to guide the souls of the dead to fortunate rebirths. Cranes are seen as symbols of loyalty and fidelity as they keep one partner for their entire lives.