Vasudhara is one of the most popular goddesses worshipped in many Buddhist countries and is a subject of Buddhist legends and art.
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12 Facts About Vasudhara
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Several other legends describing Vasudhara's generosity are found in the writings of Taranatha, a prominent Tibetan monk and scholar.
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Vasudhara began the rituals and quickly prospered, receiving a large amount of land and a prestigious teaching post at a monastery.
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Vasudhara's skin has a golden hue in bronze and painted images.
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Vasudhara is typically seated on a lotus flower base in the lalitasana, or royal pose, with one foot tucked in towards her and the other hanging of the flower base but resting on a small treasure.
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When standing, Vasudhara has a full vase representing abundance underneath each foot.
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Vasudhara sits in the posture of 'royal ease' on a moon disc and a pink lotus, with her left leg drawn up and her extended right foot resting upon a white conch shell and a golden treasure-vase.
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Vasudhara is beautiful and attractive, as youthful as a sixteen-year-old, and her golden body scintillates with radiant light.
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Vasudhara is predominantly the central figure of bronze sculptures or painted mandalas.
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In Tibet, the worship of Vasudhara is limited to mostly lay people as opposed to worship by both lay and monastic life.
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