Buddha Posture: Forgiving
(Thai: ปางประทานอภัย (นั่ง), pronounced "Pang Prathan Aphai")
Buddha is sitting cross-legged, both hands raising in front of the chest, palms outward.
Related Story: Kassapagotta
Source: http://www.palikanon.com/english/pali_names/ka/kassapagotta.htm
Kassapagotta - A monk living in Pankadha in the Kosala country. He heard the Buddha preach a sermon, but was not satisfied with it and kept on thinking: "This recluse" (meaning the Buddha) "is much too scrupulous" (adhisallikhat'evayam). Later, he was filled with remorse and, having sought the Buddha at Rajagaha, begged forgiveness for his thoughtlessness.
The Buddha praised him for having seen his transgression, and for his confession thereof and determination to practise self-restraint.
Kassapagotta - A monk living in Pankadha in the Kosala country. He heard the Buddha preach a sermon, but was not satisfied with it and kept on thinking: "This recluse" (meaning the Buddha) "is much too scrupulous" (adhisallikhat'evayam). Later, he was filled with remorse and, having sought the Buddha at Rajagaha, begged forgiveness for his thoughtlessness.
The Buddha praised him for having seen his transgression, and for his confession thereof and determination to practise self-restraint.
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