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尺寸：H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm)
年代：3-5世纪
质地：片岩(Schist)
风格：犍陀罗(古巴基斯坦)
来源：纽约大都会博物馆
参阅：外部链接
鉴赏：
底座描绘的是释迦在鹿野苑初转法轮的场景.

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni
3rd–5th century
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

After reaching enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Shakyamuni meditated and fasted for forty-nine days. Thus, showing him as an emaciated renouncer relates to his enlightenment and his status as a yogic ascetic who has ultimate control over his body. Other characteristics that relate to his enlightenment include the kusha grass on which he sits and the scene on the base, which shows the Buddha's first sermon, at Sarnath.