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Title: Buddha Statues and Their Meanings


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Buddha Statue
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Buddha Statue
  • Buddhism is loaded with unique philosophies and
    teachings that hang on the idea that the mind can
    be enlightened by suppressing desire and earthly
    urge. It also has many statues that symbolize the
    teachings of Buddhism.

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Various Kinds Buddha Statues
  • There are many kinds of Buddha statues in the
    Buddhist religion. They are mostly categorized as
    per the substructure they are made of. For
    example, there are gifts made form resins,
    ceramics, wood, metals, and other precious
    stones. The statues can also be classified by
    their designs and names.

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Various Kinds Buddha Statues
  • For instance, some of the statues are known by
    the interpretation of the Buddhist names in
    English and some by unique Buddha titles. Typical
    examples include the Garden Buddha statue and the
    Laughing Buddha statue.

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The meaning of the Buddha Statues
  • Many of the Buddha statues symbolize Buddhrupas,
    which refers to Buddhist teachings. All the
    teachings in Buddhism are connected to the issue
    of enlightenment, which as per Buddha is the only
    way to suppress worldly desires.

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Meaning of Buddha Statue in sitting Position
  • There are many Buddha statues in the sitting
    position, each of which is loaded with esoteric
    meanings. One of the most famous is the statue in
    which Buddha sits on a lotus flower in
    meditation. As per Buddha, meditation is the only
    way to the highest state of enlightenment known
    as Nirvana.

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Meaning of Buddha Statue in Standing Position
  • There are quite a few statues that show Buddha in
    standing position. There is one where a rice of
    bowl is held in one hand and the other hand is
    held up gesturing blessings to all Buddha
    followers. These statues are a symbol of
    blessings from Buddha and bring in good energy
    into the area where they are placed.

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Gifting a Buddha statue
  • Gifting a Buddha statue is considered to be a
    very nice gesture. These statues can be gifted on
    any occasion. It always helps if you are able to
    interpret the meaning of the statue to the person
    your gifting it to. The most famous Buddha statue
    thats used as a gift is undoubtedly the Laughing
    Buddha.

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Gifting a Buddha statue
  • There many other Buddha carvings and Buddha heads
    that you can gift or get for yourself. If you are
    a strict follower of Buddha, then these will add
    to your devotion and help you spread the message
    of Buddha. Contact http//www.baliboutiqueonline.c
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