Lapis lazuli - Protective Buddha – Monastery Medal –...

Protector Buddha Necklace – Monastery Medal – Absence of Fear and Serenity. This lapis-lazuli necklace bears the monastery medal of the Buddha with the raised hand, a sacred insignia to dispel fears and face daily life with confidence. In Buddhist tradition narratives, the gesture of the raised hand originates from a legendary episode: that of the elephant Nālāgiri, unleashed in fury into the city to destroy the sage. While the crowd fled in the widespread panic, the Buddha remained still. Without brandishing any weapon and without yielding to the panic, he simply raised his right palm toward the beast in full sprint. Faced with this absolute calm, the fury instantly faded: the animal stopped, calmed down, and bowed. This gesture — the Abhaya — has over the centuries become the emblem of the victory of inner mastery over panic. It affirms a simple truth: fear loses all grip before a mind that refuses to waver. Preserved at the heart of monasteries, this presence reminds us that true steadfastness does not reside in aggression, but in the ability to keep calm when everything around us stirs. Keeping this medal close to oneself is to offer oneself a reference point of constancy in daily life: the assurance to defuse inner anxieties, to face tense moments with head held high, and to move forward with the quiet strength of those who never yield to despair. Dimensions : - necklace length: 56 cm. - weight: 23.4 g. - lapis-lazuli beads: 0.4 cm (approximately). - gilded, enamelled monastery sacred medal in elaborately worked metal: 3.2 x 2.1 cm (excluding the connector). Push-stud clasp Gold filled 14K. Mounted on a nylon-coated Japanese steel thread. Necklace carefully made by hand. History & Secrets of the Symbol: The Standing Buddha and the Abhaya Mudra: The Gesture “Have No Fear” The right hand raised at chest height, palm facing forward, embodies the Abhaya Mudra, a Sanskrit term literally meaning “absence of fear.” Recognized in major sacred art collections of Asia, this ancient posture symbolizes active benevolence, soothing doubts, and inner security in the face of life’s vicissitudes. The Back Stupa: The Memorial of Peace On the reverse of the medal is engraved the silhouette of a traditional stupa (or chaitya). Erected at the heart of Buddhist sanctuaries to commemorate the enlightenment of the master and the transmission of his teaching, this sacred monument symbolizes the axis of stability, reminding the wearer of the importance of maintaining an unshakable center of balance. The Monastic Inscriptions: The Protective Phrases Framing the stupa, the relief-carved characters reproduce the traditional formulas recited by monks during amulet consecrations. In temple customs, these inscriptions are intended to accompany pilgrims’ steps and bring a reassuring presence during travel. The Lapis-Lazuli: The Celestial Blue and Clarity of Mind With a royal deep blue reminiscent of the night sky, lapis-lazuli is traditionally associated with the search for truth and the elevation of thought. Its noble and restrained presence discreetly accompanies the medal’s solemnity without distracting from its central message. The photos were taken under LED lighting using dedicated photographic equipment to faithfully reproduce the details, reliefs, and nuances of the object. Some precious and semi-precious stones may undergo traditional treatments to enhance their color or transparency. No specific gemological examination was performed on this specimen. Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, protected with care, and shipped in tracked packaging to ensure safe transport. ✦✦✦ COLLECTOR'S ADVANTAGE: GROUP YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦ Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to consolidate your acquisitions. To benefit from a single shipment and a single shipping fee, simply wait for all your auctions to close before proceeding to payment. The Catawiki platform will automatically group your purchases on one invoice. One order, one package, one shipping fee for your treasure selection. ✦✦✦ RECEIVING YOUR TREASURE ✦✦✦ Before finalizing your payment, we invite you to check the information in your Catawiki profile. The address provided will be automatically used to print the shipping label. A few moments of verification ensure delivery of your new treasure under the best conditions.

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