Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha (Japanese: Shaka Nyorai)

Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, is represented here as a fully enlightened being in paradise, removed from worldly concerns. Dressed in simple but richly colored robes, he sits in meditation on a bejeweled lotus pedestal beneath a floral canopy. With his right hand he makes the gesture of dispelling fear, and with his left the gesture of gift granting.

This painting of the Buddha is the central image from a set of three temple paintings.