Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Buddha Seated in Meditation is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Victoria and Albert Museum, London, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Buddha Seated in Meditation 3D printable model by Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Buddha Seated in Meditation

Source: MyMiniFactory by Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Buddha Seated in Meditation is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The ancient region of Gandhara, in present day Pakistan and Afghanistan, was a source of early images of the Buddha. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: buddha, meditation, sculpture, Seated, pakistan, schist, ghandara, kushan

About this model

The ancient region of Gandhara, in present day Pakistan and Afghanistan, was a source of early images of the Buddha. Here, the meditating Buddha sits cross-legged, in the gesture of meditation, or dhyana mudra. The facial features and robes show the influence of classical sculpture. Alexander the Great conquered parts of Central Asia in the 4th Century BC, and established settlements there. The Greek influence in the region lasted for many centuries. A large-scale image of the Buddha seated cross-legged in a yogic posture (padmasana), his hands resting in a meditation position. The Buddha is deep in meditation, a model yogi. He wears his monastic robe over both shoulders in a manner closely associated with the Gandharan school of Kushan Buddhist art, though it is also known as Mathura. The…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Buddha Seated in Meditation is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Who made this model?: Designed by Victoria and Albert Museum, London, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.