Previous Life Stories of the Buddha

22 of 31 in a set of Skyes rabs, or previous life stories of Shakya Muni Buddha (Bodhisattva avadanakalpalata). The set is printed on machine woven cotton and block printed with black ink. The central Buddha's right hand is in the varada or generosity mudra, while his left hand rests in his lap in the form of the dhyana mudra, symbolising meditation.