Description
The Eighteen Arhats or Luo Han are the followers of the Buddha who have followed the Eightfold Path and attained the spiritual Enlightenment. They have reached the state of Nirvana and are free of worldly cravings. They are tasked to safeguard the Buddhist faith and to await on earth for the coming of Maitreya, a prophesied enlightened Buddha to arrive on earth many millennia after Gautama Buddha’s death and nirvana. Their eternal status makes them akin to guardian angels, adept at warding off evil. Display them facing the main entrance to protect the house.
The Brass 18 Arhats or Luohan can also form an invaluable part of your collection of Asian art. Let’s get to know the 18 Arhats (The Eighteen Buddhist Monks)
1. Pindola the Bharadvaja (Deer Riding Arhat)
2. Kanaka the Vatsa (Happy or Joyous Arhat)
3. Kanaka the Bharadvaja (Bowl-lifting Arhat)
4. Nandimitra (Pagoda Lifting Arhat)
5. Nakula (Meditating Arhat)
6. Bodhidharma (Overseas Arhat)
7. Kalika (Elephant Riding Arhat
8. Vijraputra (Laughing Lion Arhat)
9. Gobaka (Open Heart Arhat)
10. Pantha the Elder (Raised Hand Arhat)
11. Rahula (Thinking Arhat)
12. Nagasena (Scratch Ear Arhat)
13. Angida (Calico Bag Arhat)
14. Vanavasa (Plantain Arhat)
15. Asita (Long Eyebrow Arhat)
16. Pantha the Younger (Doorman Arhat)
17. Nantimitolo (Taming Dragon Arhat)
18. Pindola (Taming Tiger Arhat)
