Taho Buddha, 2023, Adobe Illustrator, 2.5 x 9

Taho Buddha, also known as Many-Treasures-Tagatatha appears in the Lotus Sutra, arriving inside an enormous treasure stupa from under the ground. His vow from the remotest past is to appear any time a Buddha is teaching the Lotus Sutra. He represents all of the past Buddhas as well as objective reality. When joined with Shakyamuni Buddha inside the stupa of treasures, they unify wisdom and reality. Similarly, when a sentient being enacts their gentle patience, compassion, and equanimity, they are entering into the stupa of treasures and accessing their Buddha nature.

Usually portrayed in a seated pose, Taho Buddha is standing with the Gassho mudra, representing peace and respect toward Shakyamuni Buddha.