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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. 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. 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. 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. Meaning of Buddha Statue in sitting Position

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Page 1: Buddha Statues and Their Meanings

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.

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. 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.

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.

Meaning of Buddha Statue in sitting Position

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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.

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.

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 that’s used as a gift is undoubtedly the Laughing Buddha.

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

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