Enlightenment of the Buddha- the transformation of prince Siddhartha into Gautama Buddha is a cosmic event in the Buddhist tradition. Beginning from his Three Great Sights, the inward spiritual journey of the Buddha ended with Enlightenment while the journey of Buddhism as a sect began from that moment onward. Various aesthetically designed statues of the Buddha are used by his followers as visual narrations of his enlightened state which is depicted through the 32 markers of Great Men or Mahapurusha on his body, gleaming and perfected physical features, half-opened eyes to show a state of meditative calm, monastic drapes, and a platform of blooming lotus which is a symbol of Enlightened mind.
From the earliest artistic depictions of Bharhut, Sanchi, Amaravati, Nagajunkonda, and the marvelous statues of Gandhara and Mathura, Buddhist art has translated the wisdom of the Buddha into stone and metal. Condensing his immeasurable virtues and venerable life in art, sculptures of the Buddha offer a chance to the followers of Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, to witness the aura of the Enlightened One, and be guarded by his light to the supreme brilliance of Bodhi.
Chi is the energy of life itself. One does not necessarily have to be a Buddhist to own a Buddhist painting. However, it’s good to follow these rules to ensure that you enjoy the flow of luck and prosperity. Peace, tranquillity, harmony and balance. Those are words often associated with the Buddhism, and thus the Buddha\'s likeness has become a popular presence in many homes as a centrepiece or accessory, even amongst non-believers. Buddhism has a range of different cultures and traditions on both a local and national level. But even though the style of Buddha statues might vary regionally, they can be recognised by their hand gestures, or mudras, which each convey a spiritual meaning.
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