Buddha Shakyamuni (c. 1100-50) Basalt, Eastern India. The historical Buddha was called Shakyamuni's Sage of the Shakya clan.' He abandoned his princely life to seek a way to escape the cycle of death and rebirth. Here he is shown just before his enlightenment.
Buddha Shakyamuni (circa 1100-50) Basalt, Eastern India.  The historical Buddha was called  Shakyamuni' Sage of the Shakya clan.'  He abandoned his princely life to seek a way to escape the cycle of death and rebirth.  Here he is shown just before his enlightenment.