Buddha statues can be seen sitting or standing, smiling or laughing, and with his hands in a number of different gestures. Just as in yoga, the various poses you find Buddha in is called asanas, and the placement of their hands in to various positions is called mudras. These postures and gestures all carry different symbolism and relate to different qualities embodied by the Buddha, including grace, balance, compassion, wisdom, determination and courage.Half-closed eyes show a state of meditation: looking outward and inward. Elongated earlobes hear what’s needed in the world. Mudras have different meanings, such as teaching or protection. Some other symbols: A dot on the forehead brings wisdom and a third eye to see unity. A full mouth indicates eloquent speech. Long arms signify generosity. White, slender fingers symbolize mindfulness, precision and purity in every act. Round heels represent an even temperament, and fine webs between toes and fingers signal interconnectedness.
You need not consider yourself a Buddhist to procure a likeness of the Buddha for your home or place of business. The Buddha is recognized as a symbol of peace of mind. A glimpse of the sublime Buddha, with his eyes gently closed and his lips curved into a subtle smile, may provide inspiration to deepen your own practice of inner peace.
Text References:
What Does a Buddha Statue Represent?
Los Angeles Times; Buddha statues have meaning from head to toe; Janet Eastman
Significance of Buddha Statues for your Home
Along with this beautiful note, I have a few peace-loving rooms showcasing Buddha statues to share on this page.
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I recently converted to Buddhism and have been researching and reading extensively about Buddhism and Antique Buddhas . I came over to your post and enjoyed it. Please keep posting.
I had a great time reading your blog. Please keep posting. I enjoy collecting Buddha statues for my home’s tranquility.
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this interesting and knowledgeable article.
Great article. I wanted a buddha statue for my apartment so I got one of these: http://www.oldoriental.com/ I calms me down everyday.
Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week 🙂
Thanks for stopping by today and for adding my party to your lnky list, (Great list by the way).
I love your buddas, while traveling in China a few years ago we had the opportunity to visit a Buddist Temple, in Beize Temple in Inner Mongolia. The buddas in the temple were very large and beautiful. The one I am enjoying that you share is the one in the window, I think number 8, on the stack of books.
Enjoy your weekend, Karren
PS I have followed your Pinterest boards
Our front room is Asian themed and I have a glass Buddha head in there. Love the variety you showed here.
I love the statue in the second photo! I think there is so much universal wisdom in the Buddhist teachings. You have inspired me to look for a Buddha statue to display in my own home.
These are really pretty. Budha was such a wise man. Thanks for sharing.
I love those first mint green ones. Beautiful.
Love the turquoise one!