INDIAN BUDDHA

CHINESE BUDDHA

• Chinese buddha is heavier than Indian Buddha because in china, when you are heavy it symbolizes rich.
• Chinese buddha is bald, unlike Indian Buddha.
• Chinese Buddha had long, drooping earlobes.
• Chinese Buddha is usually smiling, unlike Indian Buddha.
• Chinese Buddha is not graceul like Indian Buddha.

INDIAN BUDDHA

• Indian buddha is skinny, and has hair
• Indian buddha has many different poses in his statues
• He wears a robe, that usually always only goes over one shoulder, and goes down to his ankles.
• He wearsdthe same headpiece in every statue and picture.
• Every buddha pose has a different meaning.

PROTECTION BUDDHA/OVERCOMING FEAR

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• Protection Buddha has his palm up, symbolizing a shield for protection.
• He is sitting down, with his robe slung around him.
• This Buddha symbolizes courage and protection

MEDITATION BUDDHA / SERENITY BUDDHA / CALMING BUDDHA

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• This statue is for people who need calmness and peace in their lives.
• The statue is shaped in a somewhat traingle which represents stability.
• Many large statues in Japan and Korea are in this meditation pose.
• Both hands are in his lap, his palms facing up, and he is sitting in lotus position.
• This pose is called the Amithabha Buddha, translated means Boundless Light.

ENLIGHTENMENT BUDDHA

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• Enlightenment buddha is commonly found in Thai worship temples.
• This Buddha pose and statue is the representation of when Buddha was enlightened.
• During Buddha's enlightenment process he meditated for nights on end and this is a symbol of his hard work.
• This statue is very colorful and is meant to be happy.
• Buddha still has the same facial features and physical features.

NIRVANA BUDDHA/RECLINING BUDDH

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• This Buddha is a representation of Buddha right before he entered Nirvana.
• moksha is the liberation from the cycle of birth and death, and once someone has achieved moksha they reach Nirvana
• One famous example of this Buddha is in Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Buddha is always lying down for this pose.

TEACHING BUDDHA

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• This statue symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and fulfilling destiny.
• His hands are at his chest with his index and thumb forming a circle.
• This statue is used when people are studying Buddha and his life.

MEDICINE BUDDHA

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• Medicine Buddha is painted as blue in art, but it doesn't change the Buddha no matter what color.
• The medicine Buddha statue is seeked by those who are ill and need health.
• They are in most temples.
• He is in the lotus position with his right hand facing down with his fingers towards the ground.
• His left hand has a bowl of medicinal herbs .

WORK CITED

• http://www.thebuddhagarden.com/blog/buddha-poses/