The Buddha triumphing over Mara at The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
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The The Buddha triumphing over Mara at The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The lump on the top of his head is sometimes said to indicate extraordinary wisdom. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The lump on the top of his head is sometimes said to indicate extraordinary wisdom. He is represented in a posture portrayed widely, seated with his legs crossed in a meditative position. The twisted garland of beads behind the Buddha’s head represents his halo, a symbol of radiance. Around the inside of this halo, incised in low relief, is a standard formulation of a basic Buddhist belief: “The Buddha has explained the cause of all things that arise from a cause. He, the great monk, has also explained their cessation.” Here we see elements that tell us we’re in the presence of the Buddha as he was on the threshold of achieving enlightenment. Above his head are branches of heart-shaped leaves. They indicate the sacred bodhi tree, under which he is said to have attained enlightenment some…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Buddha triumphing over Mara at The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois 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 Scan The World.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Scan The World, 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.
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