The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Buddha
Also known as Shakya Thubba
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 72
His presence is encountered through a sacred image: quiet, composed, and made tangible in cool green jade. Even at a distance, the figure suggests stillness and inward attention.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 72
- Books
- 1
Known here through his sacred image, Shakya Thubba stands as a religious founder whose likeness carries significance across distant communities. A jade image of him was sent from Khotan as an offering. Elsewhere, his image is invoked in contrast with a Bonpo idol, marking the differing beliefs represented in the account.
Description
The Buddha is represented as a sculpted figure in jade, its surface carrying the stone’s cool green sheen. His face is composed and serene, with lowered eyes and an expression of inward calm. The account offers no specific detail about his build, hair, clothing, or other distinguishing features, so these remain undefined.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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