Buddha Pose 1

During our visits to so many temples, or wats (what?) in Chiang Mai and Sukhothai, we became quite expert on the various poses of the Buddha statues and their related meanings.
The seated Buddha, representing him in meditation, is the most commonly found in Thailand.

This version, which is very widespread, is called Bhumisparsa Mudra (calling the earth to witness). Left hand upturned in the lap; right hand fingers resting on the right knee and pointing to the earth. The posture represents the Buddha resisting temptation and overcoming evil with good.