Buddha statues – their different poses and meanings

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Buddha Statues – Their Different Poses and Meanings Buddha stone is used mostly as a gift to a friend which can be found in many large variety of several positions. The Buddha stone is mostly used in the sitting position (i.e. also popular as the lotus position). This kind of position of the Buddha statue has a different meaning than the simply sitting. This position of buddha statue shows an inner and outer balance of the body and mind; as well as a certain calm of the pose itself. It is also common to explore these sitting stone Buddha statues set atop a seat of a lotus blossom of which displays one's emptiness or enlightenment.

Another such sitting position of Buddha statues is well known as Abhaya mudra. This kind of position seen as the right hand enhanced in a motion that is well known for dispelling fear. You can also discover some statues of Buddha such touching the ground below which is well known to show complete faith. The last sitting position of the statue is that of the Buddha reclining back. Often they represent a Buddhist passage in dead or "Nirvana".


Of course you are not looking for the sitting position of various statues of Buddha stone. Instead the innermost meaning of each several statue is what you are likely interested in. You may also discover statues, such as the medicine Buddha stone statue, which symbolizes the belief of the Buddha that parted knowledge on medicine along with spiritual guidance. The rose quartz Buddha statue is allowing you to seek the comfort knowing that you will always have a guide and an inspiration.

Remember that some statues are mass-produced, others are created beautifully by hand. Some of these Buddha stones can be costly, but some are still affordable to everyone. Some of Buddha statues are intricately carved which are made of the lovely Jade stone. Allowing you not only to take advantage of the stone Buddha statue; but from the Jade itself.


Various kinds of Buddha poses and symbols of the Buddha can get from a local market or online. You will want a small list of various names of the each Buddha statue. In this article, here are given a list of the various types of statues of Buddha that you may look for •

Shakyamuni

Meditation

Medicine

Hoti

Amitabha

Blessing

Samantabadhra

Thai

Nirvana

Dhyani

Akshobhya

Maitreya

Vairochana

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