Prajnaparamita of Java

The statue of Prajnaparamita of East Java is probably the most famous depiction of the goddess of transcendental wisdom. The serene expression and meditative pose and gesture suggest peace and wisdom, in contrast with her rich and intricate jewelry and decorations. The goddess is in a perfect lotus meditative position called vajrasana posture, sitting on a double lotus cushion called padmasana (lotus pedestal) on top of a square base. The goddess performs dharmachakra-mudra (the mudra symbolizing turning the wheel of dharma). The statue was discovered in almost perfect condition in the Cungkup Putri ruins near Singhasari temple, Malang, East Java. Local tradition links the statue to Queen Ken Dedes the first queen of Singhasari, probably as a deified portrayal of the queen. ==History==

Prajnaparamita is a goddess of high standing in Mahayana Tantric Buddhism. She is considered the shakti, or consort, of the highest Buddha in the Buddhist pantheon known as Vajradhara. She symbolises perfect knowledge. On the other hand, the Prajnaparamita of Singhasari was discovered in almost perfect condition. The pristine condition of the statue indicates that it was buried for quite some time. It was found near Candi E, the southernmost structure in the temple complex near Singhasari temple. The structure is called Candi Wayang or Cungkup Putri by local inhabitants. ==Gallery==

File:Prajnaparamita Java.jpg|Prajñāpāramitā statue from Singhasari, East Java. File:Prajnaparamita Java Front.JPG|Prajñāpāramitā statue from East Java (front). File:Prajnaparamita clothes detail.JPG|Detail of Prajñāpāramitā statue (clothing), resemble jlamprang batik motifs. ==See also==