Representing the ultimate Buddhist truth of emptiness that permeates existence, Vairocana Buddha is often depicted making the “Knowledge Fist” mudra, with the right hand gripping the left index finger up near the chest. Here, the right hand symbolizes the world of Buddha, while the left hand represents the world of people. Thus, the “Knowledge Fist” mudra symbolizes that all sentient beings and Buddha are one and the same, and that all sentient beings will be saved by being freed from suffering and attaining the enlightenment of Buddha. In Korea, Vairocana Buddha statues were extensively produced in the Unified Silla period. Based on its impeccable expressions, this statue is estimated to have been made in the ninth century, the late Unified Silla period.
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