Featuring: The Buddha Opening the Worlds (Lokavivaraṇa Miracle mudrā) — A symbol of opening the path of light to life, liberation from blindness (Avijjā/Ignorance), and the attainment of spiritual wisdom. Following last month’s exhibition on the "cleanliness and purity" reflected in Luang Por Sothorn, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery, in collaboration with Skiptvet Library, is delighted to take you further on this journey through the world of Buddhist art and symbolism. For the mo

Featuring: Phra Buddha Sothorn (The Buddha seated in a Medition gesture) — A symbol of "Cleanliness" and "purity" Phra Buddha Sothorn in three styles of casting: green resin, clear resin with an Emerald Buddha image inside the body, and gilded with gold leaf in a glass casket. For this June, we present another renowned Buddha image from Thailand: Phra Buddha Sothorn, a name signifying "cleanliness" or "purity." This statue depicts the Meditation posture, also known as the Enl

Featuring: The Buddha seated in a Medition gesture /Enlightenment gesture (dhayana mudra) — A symbol of 'awakening,' or the discovery of the ultimate truth of nature that has been shrouded by defilements and delusion (ignorance). A Buddha image in the meditation posture, made of cast glass with a gold-leaf gilded base. Upon the Buddha’s victory over Mara, he marked the definitive moment of spiritual triumph and unshakeable resolve. In the month of May—the month of Vesak, whic

Featuring: The Buddha Victory Over Māra ( Māravijaya mudrā) — A symbol of the definitive moment of spiritual triumph and unshakeable resolve. Following our exploration of "The Architecture of Wisdom" in March, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery and Skiptvet Library are honoured to continue our journey through Buddhist art and symbolism. For April, we present a feature on one of the most iconic depictions in Buddhist art: The Buddha Subduing Māra (Māravijaya Mudrā) . Commonly chos

Featuring: Jewelled House Buddha ( Ratanaghara mudra) — A symbol of Dharma Contemplation: Represents the 4th week after the Enlightenment Following our exploration of "Mindfulness in Motion" in February, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery and Skiptvet Library are honoured to continue our journey through Buddhist art and symbolism. For March, we shift our focus to the Jewelled House Buddha (Ratanaghara mudra) , a profound masterpiece representing "The Architecture of Wisdom" and t

Featuring: Walking Buddha ( Līl ā mudra) — A symbol of Mindfulness in Motion and Radiant Leadership Following our January opening, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery and Skiptvet Library are honoured to continue our exploration of Buddhist art and symbolism. For February, we shift our focus to the Walking Buddha (Līlā Mudra) , a dynamic masterpiece representing 'Mindfulness in Motion' and the radiant presence of leadership through peace. Grace, Presence, and the Art of the Step I

Featuring: The Emerald Buddha – A Symbol of Purity and Protection In January 2026, Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery, in collaboration with Skiptvet Library, is honored to present an exhibition dedicated to the art and meaning of Buddha statues. We begin our series with one of the most revered images in Buddhist culture: The Emerald Buddha * (Phrabuddha-maṇīratana-paṭimākara) . Why the Emerald Buddha? The Emerald Buddha symbolizes spiritual purity, protection, and prosperity. Altho