This statue from China was created about 1500.What do the Buddha's hand gestures symbolize?
✔ expanded wisdom enlightenment fashion
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✔ he rejected wealth he has good hearing he wears heavy jewelry
wealth noble background✔ wisdom
The folds of skin underneath the Buddha's chin represent his[___].
This statue is located in South Korea.What do the Buddha’s hand gestures in this image symbolize?
What features of this statue show evidence that meditation is an important practice in Buddhism? Check all that apply.
In this assignment, you viewed many different types and sizes of Buddhist statues made in many countries including South Korea, Thailand, and China.Which of these claims can be supported by your observations?
You viewed a statue of Shiva along with many statues of Buddha.Which of these claims can be supported by your observations?
Write a paragraph in which you compare and contrast this statue of Shiva to the statues of Buddha you have seen.
Both the statue of Shiva and statues of Buddha represent important religious figures and use symbolic poses, gestures, and clothing to communicate spiritual ideas. However, a statue of Shiva usually emphasizes Hindu beliefs about divine power, creation, destruction, and transformation, often showing Shiva with distinctive symbols or multiple arms. Statues of Buddha generally emphasize peace, meditation, enlightenment, and freedom from suffering, with a calm expression and a seated meditative pose. Therefore, both works are sacred and symbolic, but Shiva is often portrayed as a powerful active deity while Buddha is portrayed as a peaceful teacher who achieved enlightenment.
enlightened✔ meditating tired
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