The Shakyamuni Buddha is a profound representation of peace, compassion, and enlightenment. After years of severe discipline and intense meditation, Siddhartha became enlightened under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya. After this life-changing event, he became the Buddha, also known as the "Awakened One" or the "Enlightened One."
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, which are summarised in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The Four Noble Truths identify the origins of suffering, provide an end to it, and outline a route to emancipation. The Eightfold Path outlines moral and intellectual growth, assisting followers in reaching enlightenment.
The Sakhyamuni Buddha shown in these statues in Bhumisparsha, or "Earth touching," represents the Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The calm expression, closed eyes, and soft smile stand for the peace that comes from enlightenment. Longer earlobes are a symbol of knowledge and the capacity to perceive the pain of the world. A projection on the head called the Ushnisha represents spiritual rebirth.
People of faith honor these sculptures by performing acts of adoration and introspection in their presence. The sculptures remind practitioners of the transience of existence and the journey to awakening, acting as a focal point for contemplation.
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