Lotus Position Collection

Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c. 1300 (andesite)
DBP420644 Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c.1300 (andesite) by Indonesian School, (14th century); height: 126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indonesian, out of copyright

Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile)
CHT182438 Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile) by Tibetan School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le paradis de la Tara verte; Tara is a female saviour)

Yoga and the chakras. Computer artwork of a figure in the lotus position showing the seven basic chakras (lights). Chakras are believed to be spiritual energy points along the human body

Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Creator: Unknown
Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Life-size, seated figure of a luohan (arhat), made of lead-glazed stoneware. Sculpture in the British Museum, London

Yoga, 19th century artwork
Yoga. Artwork showing the lotus position and the seven basic chakras. Chakras are believed to be spiritual energy points along the human body. Engraving from India, circa 1900

Sculpture of the Buddha preaching, from Sarnath, India (b / w photo)
5997416 Sculpture of the Buddha preaching, from Sarnath, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture of the Buddha preaching, from Sarnath)

A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century

Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. (To lustrate: to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies)

Saint, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint, 15th century

Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Indian ascetics:..an exhibition of "joghi wallahs." These are a class of Hindoo religious mendicants

Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750

The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Chunda (?), c.700

Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600. Creator: Unknown
Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900

Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350

Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century

Full-length portrait of the grand lama of the Selenginsk lamasery, seated... between 1870 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of the grand lama of the Selenginsk lamasery, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886

Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890

Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888

The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity. Artist: Andrew Thomas
The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity. The Trimurti represents the cosmic forces of creation, maintenance and destruction, personified by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

sloth meditating
Adam Lawless

The Victory of Buddha, frontispiece from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy
STC323734 The Victory of Buddha, frontispiece from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913 (colour litho) by Tagore

Civa, 1920s (bronze, ivory & onyx)
942733 Civa, 1920s (bronze, ivory & onyx) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Scheherazade, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966863 Scheherazade, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Buddha seated in meditation, Rattanakosin Period (1782-1910) (gold & precious stones)
LIT270898 Buddha seated in meditation, Rattanakosin Period (1782-1910) (gold & precious stones) by Thai; National Museum, Bangkok

Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Mahamayuri Vidyaraja, Liao dynasty (916-1125), 11th century. Multi-armed deity or bodhisattva seated on a lotus flower, carried on the back of a peacock

Memorial portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo V (Danjuro VII) looking up at a painting of the late Danjuro VIII, 1854. Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada I

Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), 14th century

Buddha Amitayus Holding a Vase of Longevity (Kalasa), Mongolia, 18th century

Vairochana Buddha Seated Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakramudra), Mongolia, late 17th/early 18th century

God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
God Vishnu Riding His Mount, Garuda, 16th/17th century

Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th/12th century

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]
Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom], 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Goddess White Tara with Kneeling Donor at Base, c. 12th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500

Four Miniature inscribed portraits of four Lamas, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Four Miniature inscribed portraits of four Lamas, 14th century

Portrait of Lama Tsongkhapa, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lama Tsongkhapa, 18th/19th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

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The lotus position, also known as Padmasana, is a sacred posture that holds immense significance in various spiritual traditions. Dating back to ancient times, this seated pose has been depicted in numerous artworks and sculptures across different cultures. In the c. 1300 sculpture of Prajnaparamita, the Goddess of Transcendental Wisdom, we see her sitting gracefully in the lotus position. Her serene expression reflects the deep state of meditation achieved through this posture. Similarly, a thangka painting from an unknown artist showcases Green Tara seated in Padmasana. The vibrant colors and intricate details highlight the connection between yoga and the chakras – energy centers within our bodies. Moving forward to 19th-century artwork depicting yoga practitioners, we witness individuals engrossed in their practice while sitting cross-legged on their mats. This demonstrates how Padmasana continues to be embraced by yogis worldwide for its ability to enhance focus and inner peace. Not limited to religious or spiritual contexts alone, even secular representations incorporate this iconic pose. For instance, a black-and-white photograph captures a sculpture of Buddha preaching at Sarnath with his disciples gathered around him – all comfortably seated in Padmasana. Interestingly enough, even non-human creatures find solace in this position. A playful image portrays a sloth meditating peacefully while perched on tree branches - showcasing that tranquility can be found anywhere if one adopts the right mindset. Furthermore, traditional Indian paintings like Madan-Bhasma depict Shiva turning Kama (the god of desire) into ashes while he sits calmly crossed-legged on his seat - emphasizing how stillness can conquer turbulent emotions. Another captivating artwork by Kawanabe Kyosai illustrates Shakyamuni conquering demons while maintaining perfect balance in Padmasana - symbolizing triumph over internal struggles through meditation. Beyond Buddhism and Hinduism lies Civa's bronze sculpture from the 1920s which showcases a figure seated in Padmasana.