Golden Buddha Painting

In the Buddhist religion, "Buddha" means the "awakened" or "enlightened" one. Here the symbolic face of the Buddha, painted in solid gold, is displayed against a black and green background. Throughout Asia, and especially in Tibet, statues of golden Buddhas can be seen in temples, homes and shops. The color of gold symbolizes the sun or fire and the magnifience of the Buddha. This Buddha painting, carefully crafted by a master artist, can only be fully appreciated when seen in person. The use of light and shadows on the face of the Buddha make this painting an extraordinary art piece.