Struck with fantastic detail and then fully wrapped in 24K gilding, this is the entire collection of 7 Days of Buddha. Buddha is the commonly used name for Siddhartha Gautama, a religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 5th or 6th century BCE. In this set, the 7 Days are each dedicated to a different virtue.
Sunday:
The Sunday Buddha coin captures the virtue of Restraint, symbolizing self-control, dignity, and inner strength. Standing in an open-eye posture with hands gracefully crossed over the abdomen—right hand placed over the left on the upper thigh—the Buddha reflects calm authority and unwavering discipline.
Monday:
The Sunday Buddha coin captures the virtue of Restraint, symbolizing self-control, dignity, and inner strength. Standing in an open-eye posture with hands gracefully crossed over the abdomen—right hand placed over the left on the upper thigh—the Buddha reflects calm authority and unwavering discipline.
Tuesday:
The Tuesday Buddha portrays the Reclining Pose, symbolizing calm and composed strength. Lying on the right side with the right arm propping up the head and the left arm gracefully resting along the body, this posture represents the Buddha’s serenity and unwavering resolve.
Wednesday:
The Wednesday Evening Buddha, also known as The Blessed One, portrays the Buddha seated serenely on a rock, receiving gifts from a monkey and an elephant. This iconic posture reflects the Buddha’s compassion and the universal respect for all living beings, a fundamental teaching of Buddhism.
Thursday:
The Thursday Buddha depicts the serene posture of Meditation, embodying tranquillity and mental discipline. Seated gracefully with legs crossed—the right leg over the left—and hands resting gently on the lap, palms open and facing upward, the Buddha radiates an aura of balance and receptivity.
Friday:
The Friday Buddha depicts a moment of deep reflection and compassion. Standing beneath the sacred Banyan Tree, the Buddha crosses both hands at the chest—right over left, palms facing inward—as he ponders how to best share the wisdom of overcoming suffering with his followers.
Saturday:
The Saturday Buddha depicts a dramatic and powerful scene of protection and resilience. Sitting in deep meditation with hands resting in his lap, palms upward, the magnificent cobra hood of Mucalinda, the King of Nagas shields the Buddha.
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1 ounce of 99.9% pure silver
Highly detailed strike
Maximum mintage of 399 coins
Fully gilded in 24K gold