What do the different Buddha statues mean?
Guatama Siddhattha, born in modern day Nepal around 556 BC, was the man who is widely known as Buddha, which means enlightened one. Today, Buddhism is one of the largest practiced religions in the world. As with most religions, there are statues to honor Buddha. In Buddhism, there are five likenesses with different meanings and mudras, or symbolic hand gestures.Li-Bu-Wei BuddhaThe Li-Bu-Wei Buddha statue represents fearlessness and confidence. This statue depicts Buddha in the traditional lotus position holding his right hand up and leaving his left hand relaxed. This is the mudra of appeasement. This statue is symbolic of the east.Tuo-Pao BuddhaThe Tuo-Pao Buddha statue represents wealth. The mudra of the ceremony of unction is displayed by the clasped hands with index fingers pointing up. The ceremony of unction is the affirmation that a person has mastered steps towards enlightenment. The statue is symbolic of the central direction.Amitabha BuddhaThe Amitabha Buddha statue is a repr
