According to ancient texts, on the eve of his enlightenment, the evil demon-god Mara challenged Buddha. To defeat Mara, Buddha relinquished his status as a prince and all material possessions. Touching the ground with his left hand, Buddha called upon the Earth to bear witness to his right to enlightenment. Handcrafted from bronze. Wooden stand. 4.5” length x 4.0” width x 8.5” height.