a statue of a god

a statue of a god

This statue holds the obvious instrument of "axe", and its appearance is powerful, which is more inclined to be some kind of Buddhist dharma protector, or a martial god with axe as weapon in folk belief.
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is one of the four Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. He is famous for his "great wish". His famous oath is "hell is not empty, and he will not become a Buddha". He is mainly responsible for saving six sentient beings, especially those suffering in hell, in the Buddha-free world after the Nirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha and before the birth of Maitreya Buddha. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva usually appears in the image of a monk. This is the difference between him and other major Bodhisattvas (such as Guanyin, Manjusri, and Samurian) in the appearance of heaven and man (wearing wreaths and crowns).
Bronze Buddha Statues at Bagramushi Temple in Patan, Nepal

Bronze Buddha Statues at Bagramushi Temple in Patan, Nepal

Bagramushi Temple (Baglamukhi Temple) is a famous temple in the city of Patan, Nepal, which is of great religious and cultural significance. It is a meeting point of Hindu and Buddhist faiths and attracts many believers and tourists.
Nepal Bagramushi Temple Buddha Buddha Calling for the Earth

Nepal Bagramushi Temple Buddha Buddha Calling for the Earth

The name of this sculpture is Buddha calling the earth. It is located outside the main entrance of Bagramushi temple in Patan, Nepal. It shows the scene of "Buddha calling the earth as proof. Such statues are usually made of bronze and may be plated with additional metals such as gold or copper. This statue of the Buddha shows the posture of the Buddha sitting with his left hand on his lap, his right hand pointing to the ground, and his palm facing inward, facing himself.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Swatambuenat Monastery Buddha Statues

Nepal Cultural Heritage Swatambuenat Monastery Buddha Statues

The sculpture is a standing statue of the Buddha, carved from a single huge granite stone. It is located in the Swatambuenat (Swayambhunath) temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. Built in the 10th century, this is one of the oldest sculptures in Swayambu. The sculpture is located on the front of the hill, along the ancient road leading to the stupa.
Nepal Kathmandu Golden Monastery Buddha riding an elephant

Nepal Kathmandu Golden Monastery Buddha riding an elephant

This Buddha statue is located in the largest temple in Kathmandu, Nepal-Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Monastery). The temple is named "Golden Temple" because all its statues and buildings are painted in gold ". It is very unique, not only because of its large scale, but also because of the three-story golden pagoda of "Shakyamuni Buddha", which is said to have been built by the 12th century king Bhaskar Varman.
The Golden Buddha Statues of Sakyamuni at the Great Temple of Yejandhara, Nepal

The Golden Buddha Statues of Sakyamuni at the Great Temple of Yejandhara, Nepal

The Great Temple of Yeshidhara (Yasodhar Mahavihar) is an important Buddhist temple in the Patan region of Nepal with deep historical and cultural significance. It is one of the religious centers of the New Val community and carries a unique tradition of blending Buddhist and Hindu cultures.
Thai cultural heritage gilded Buddha head wood carving

Thai cultural heritage gilded Buddha head wood carving

The highlight of this work of art is that it combines the charm of hand carving with traditional craftsmanship. The making of Buddha statues in Thailand is an expression of religious belief and a manifestation of cultural history.
Stone Statues of Buddha Sitting on All Sides of the Northern Wei Dynasty

Stone Statues of Buddha Sitting on All Sides of the Northern Wei Dynasty

In 1957, the stone statues of Buddha sitting in the four niches of the Northern Wei Dynasty unearthed in Nanniwan, Qin County, were collected by the Nanniwan Stone Carving Museum in Qin County. There are 4 niches and 4 statues of Buddha.
Buddha

Buddha

The image of Buddha. Generalized including Bodhisattva, Rohan, Ming Wang, and so on. Although there are two kinds of statues, sculptures and portraits (pictorial), only sculptures are called Buddha statues, while portraits are called images. In ancient India, it was believed that carving Buddha statues was a blasphemy, so ancient carvings such as Shanqi (Sanskrit ^ nchi ^) only symbolized Buddha with the marks of Buddhism, Bodhi tree, Buddha's footprints, etc. Later, with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, the sculpture of Buddha began to prevail, so there are many records about the cause of the statue and its merits in the Mahayana classics.
Ancient Gandhara Buddha

Ancient Gandhara Buddha

Gandhara State, a country in the South Asian subcontinent that already existed in the 6th century BC, was one of the sixteen major countries in the era of nations. It is not only one of the birthplaces of Indian continental civilization, but also plays an important role in the history of world civilization development because it is located at the connection point of Eurasia. The ancient Gandhara (Gandhara) Buddhist statue art is a model. Since the origin of Buddha statue art, ancient Gandhara (Gandhara) Buddhist sculptures have the realism and elegance of ancient Greece and Rome, and the compassion and sacredness of ancient India.
Buddha

Buddha

Bronze Buddha Avatar

Bronze Buddha Avatar

Bone Buddha

Bone Buddha

Buddha statue

Buddha statue

This statue depicts the Buddha's appearance before his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. What happened before this moment is often described as a fierce struggle between good and evil, delusion and insight. Moro, the god of illusions, attacks Buddha and challenges the young prince's right to eliminate him. In response, the Buddha extended his right hand and called on the earth to witness his lifelong good deeds. In records from Southeast Asia, the goddess of the earth appeared and submerged the earth, destroying Moro and his army.
Shakyamuni Buddha statue (8th century AD)

Shakyamuni Buddha statue (8th century AD)

The limestone Buddha head of Shakyamuni, dating back to the 8th century AD, is currently housed in the Minneapolis Academy of Arts. The Buddha statue of Shakyamuni is highly compatible with the classical style developed by early sculptors of the Tuora bowl. The face is square, the mouth is wide, the nose is flat, and the hair is curly. Although the artist of the Tara bowl drew inspiration from the idealized sculpture concepts of India, this portrait indicates that the facial features of the local residents quickly integrated into their religious art.
Buddha sculpture

Buddha sculpture

The highest fruit of Buddhist practice. Buddha is a transliteration of Sanskrit, abbreviated as Buddha, also translated as Futu or Futu, originally meaning enlightenment. Perception has three meanings: one is self-awareness, which is the so-called self realization of one's nature; The second is called Jue He, which means to speak and guide people; The three are called perfect perception and action. Those who possess these three points of enlightenment can be called Buddha. It is said that Shakyamuni attained enlightenment at the age of 35, gaining insight into the true essence of the universe and life, achieving liberation, and began to proclaim the true meaning of his enlightenment to the public, earning him the title of "Buddha". So, Buddha or Buddha often became synonymous with Shakyamuni, but not only Shakyamuni is named after Buddha.
Qing Dynasty gilded offerings to Buddha

Qing Dynasty gilded offerings to Buddha

This is a Buddha statue from 1850 AD, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This Buddha statue sits in the tentacle print on the ground, depicting the scene of Buddha about to awaken under the Bodhi tree. This moment is often described as a powerful battle between good and evil, confusion and insight.
Chapter 26: Diamond Top Temple Stone Buddha

Chapter 26: Diamond Top Temple Stone Buddha

The 26th Diamond Summit Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Also known as Jingangfeng Temple, officially known as "Crane Peak Mountain Jingang Temple", it is one of the representative temples of Japanese Zen Buddhism. It is located in the Ukyo ku of Kyoto City and is known as one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, renowned for its unique architecture and beautiful gardens. Built in the 14th century, it is a temple dominated by Zen Buddhism. It is renowned for its highly artistic architecture and gardens. The main building of the temple is the Golden Hall, which houses a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It has attracted many tourists and believers who come to visit temples, appreciate gardens, experience meditation, and enjoy tea.
Buddha statue

Buddha statue

The Guanyin Bodhisattva stone carving gifted by the Qingtian County Government in Zhejiang Province

The Guanyin Bodhisattva stone carving gifted by the Qingtian County Government in Zhejiang Province

The sitting statue of Shakyamuni Buddha during the Guishuang Empire period

The sitting statue of Shakyamuni Buddha during the Guishuang Empire period

The Kushan Empire was an ancient prosperous country that existed in Central and South Asia. During its peak period (105-250 AD), its territory extended from present-day Tajikistan to the Caspian Sea, Afghanistan, and the Ganges River basin. Guishuang is a branch of the Dayue people who lived in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins in the 2nd century BC. In 130 BC, the Yue people migrated south to conquer Daxia and divided it into five tribes, each with a chief called the Marquis of Xi. The Guishuang Xiahou Qiu, one of the Five Xiahou, eliminated the other Xiahou, unified the five tribes, and established the Guishuang Kingdom. However, Qiu defeated Anxi and attacked the Kabul River Basin and Kashmir region southward, eventually establishing the capital as Gaofu.
Nanhai Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Statue Standing Statue Guanyin Bodhisattva Dehua White Porcelain

Nanhai Guanyin Bodhisattva Buddha Statue Standing Statue Guanyin Bodhisattva Dehua White Porcelain

Buddha statue, Shakyamuni Buddha, marble offering, household sitting, Buddha statue

Buddha statue, Shakyamuni Buddha, marble offering, household sitting, Buddha statue

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