点评:Travelling with Flamingo Lanka, thirteen of us visited Samadhi Buddha Statue near the Abhayagiri Monsatery Complex on 22nd November 2025. This remarkable statue, believed to have been sculpted during the 3rd or 4th century AD stands as one of the finest examples of sculptural art and the finest buddha statue in Sri Lanka. Carved from a single block of dolomite marble, the statue rises to a height of 2.25 metres.
The Buddha is depicted in a serene meditation pose, with hands resting gently on the lap, palms facing upward, one hand placed over the other.
The facial expression is especially captivating, appearing lightly smiling, sad or tranquil depending on the viewer’s perspective. This masterpiece reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship and spiritual devotion of an ancient civilisation.
The statue is now sheltered by a concrete structure, which I feel somewhat detracts from its natural elegance. However, it does protect the monument from the elements of nature. Standing before the statue, I felt a profound sense of awe and tranquillity and was amazed with its beauty. The abundance of floral offering placed before the statue heightened the serene and reverent atmosphere, leaving me entranced by its timeless beauty.
翻译:2025年11月22日,我们一行十三人跟随Flamingo Lanka旅行社参观了位于阿拜吉里寺附近的萨玛迪佛像。这座精美的佛像据信雕刻于公元3至4世纪,是斯里兰卡最杰出的雕塑艺术作品之一,也是斯里兰卡最精美的佛像。佛像由一整块白云石大理石雕刻而成,高2.25米。
佛像呈宁静的冥想姿态,双手轻柔地置于膝上,掌心向上,一只手覆于另一只手之上。
佛像的面部表情尤其引人入胜,从不同的角度看,佛像时而面带微笑,时而略带忧伤,时而宁静祥和。这件杰作体现了古代文明非凡的工艺和虔诚的信仰。
如今,佛像被一座混凝土建筑所保护,我认为这多少削弱了它原本的优雅之美。然而,它确实保护了这座纪念碑免受自然侵蚀。站在雕像前,我感到一种深深的敬畏和宁静,并被它的美丽所震撼。雕像前摆放的大量鲜花更增添了这份宁静和庄严的氛围,让我沉醉于它永恒的美丽之中。