help needed to translate inscription from Siam

Mark · 26th April 2005, 04:19 PM

I do believe that it is Thai, though Khmer is a possibility since the Thai script is derived from that. Unfortunately I cannot translate it. Maybe Khung Deng (AKA Dan) will be able to once he resurfaces.

tuancd · 2nd May 2005, 12:53 PM

Really, there's not one person in the forum who can give a little help?
Thanks anyway

tom hyle · 2nd May 2005, 01:54 PM

I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

Jens Nordlunde · 2nd May 2005, 02:12 PM

Can you get a better picture of the text?
I know someone who may be able to translate it - only maybe.

Mark · 2nd May 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom hyle

I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

No, it is simply an emaciated ascetic. Skeletal figures like these are not uncommon, and are depictions that are supposed to engender admiration (and hopefully emulation) in the viewer of the ascetic's ability to transcend things of the flesh like hunger, sleep, etc. I can't say that I have seen one with these prominant veins, but I am sure it is all just part of the theme.

Andrew · 2nd May 2005, 11:39 PM

The interesting thing (to me, anyway) about the statue is that it depicts Buddha as an ascetic. This was a path the Buddha pursued prior to enlightenment, and abandoned.

A very unusual and beautiful statue. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could help with the translation, but please update us if you find out more.

Andrew

tuancd · 3rd May 2005, 01:19 AM

thanks Andrew

Yes it's the ascetic buddha. I will update when I get more info.
Seven years of fasting and that's the result...
And still he is some how still beatifull, and a pleasant friend in the gallery. That's also why I'd like to know some more about him. Thanks

Andrew · 3rd May 2005, 03:16 AM

Tuancd, I'll be seeing a Thai friend of mine sometime this week, and I'll try to print out the text for her to look at. She's Buddhist as well, and is excited to see photos of this statue.

Can you provide any provenance for it?

Best,
Andrew

26th April 2005, 04:19 PM	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I do believe that it is Thai, though Khmer is a possibility since the Thai script is derived from that. Unfortunately I cannot translate it. Maybe Khung Deng (AKA Dan) will be able to once he resurfaces.

2nd May 2005, 12:53 PM	#2
tuancd Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris - Bruxelles Posts: 32	Really, there's not one person in the forum who can give a little help? Thanks anyway

2nd May 2005, 01:54 PM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

2nd May 2005, 02:12 PM	#4
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Can you get a better picture of the text? I know someone who may be able to translate it - only maybe.

2nd May 2005, 11:39 PM	#6
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	The interesting thing (to me, anyway) about the statue is that it depicts Buddha as an ascetic. This was a path the Buddha pursued prior to enlightenment, and abandoned. A very unusual and beautiful statue. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could help with the translation, but please update us if you find out more. Andrew

3rd May 2005, 01:19 AM	#7
tuancd Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris - Bruxelles Posts: 32	thanks Andrew Yes it's the ascetic buddha. I will update when I get more info. Seven years of fasting and that's the result... And still he is some how still beatifull, and a pleasant friend in the gallery. That's also why I'd like to know some more about him. Thanks

3rd May 2005, 03:16 AM	#8
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Tuancd, I'll be seeing a Thai friend of mine sometime this week, and I'll try to print out the text for her to look at. She's Buddhist as well, and is excited to see photos of this statue. Can you provide any provenance for it? Best, Andrew