In Buddhist temples there are various types of statues. Can you explain the differences?
In Buddhist temples there are various types of statues. Can you explain the differences?
I like visiting temples. The faces of Buddhas make me feel at peace. However I realized I did not distinguish the differences of each statue of Buddha.
03.I like visiting temples. The faces of Buddhas make me feel at peace. However , I realized I did not distinguish the differences of between each statue of Buddha.
The more I searched through books and Internet, the more I am interested in statues of Buddhas.
04.The more I searched through books and the Internet, the more I am interested in statues of Buddhas.
We can divide statues of Buddha into 3 big groups.
One is the statue of Buddha also known as Nyorai. The original meaning of Buddha is a person who have spiritually awaken. The founder of Buddhist, Gautama Buddha is the most famous. The other one is Amida Nyorai. Bacically, Buddha wears a simple cloth without much decoration.
We can divide statues of Buddha into 3 big groups.
07.One is the statue of Buddha also known as Nyorai. The original meaning of Buddha is a person who has spiritually awakened . The founder of Buddhism , Gautama Buddha is the most famous. The other one is Amida Nyorai. Bacically, Buddha wears a simple cloth without much decoration.
The second type of statue is Bosatu. The original meaning of Bosatu is a person who is a trainee. It is said Bosatsu is so busy helping others that he could not do enough spritual exercise for himself. One of the most famous and popular Bosatsu is Kannon who is a deity of mercy. Bosatsu puts a crown, earings, bracelets and leg rings and other ornaments.
09.The second type of statue is Bosatu. The original meaning of Bosatu is a person who is a trainee. It is said Bosatsu is so busy helping others that he could not do enough spritual exercise for himself. One of the most famous and popular Bosatsu is Kannon who is a deity of mercy. Bosatsu puts wears a crown, earrings , bracelets , and leg rings and other ornaments.
Do you know a famous Japanese high tech company called Cannon? This name came from Kannnon Bosatu. The founder of Cannon was a believer of Kannon.
Do you know a famous Japanese high tech company called Cannon? This name came from Kannon Bosatu. The founder of Cannon was a believer of Kannon.
You will find a small house which is enshrined a statue along the street. This statue is Jizo Bosatu. Jizo is the patron deity of travelers, children and pregnant women.
Sometimes when you are walking along the street, you will find a small house which is enshrines a statue along the street . This statue is Jizo Bosatu. Jizo is the patron deity of travelers, children and pregnant women.
The third one is Myo-ou. Myo-ou is messenger from Dainichi Nyorai (Buddha) who was asked to convert people to Buddha. The most famous Myo-ou is Fudou Myo-ou whose face express the anger toward evils.
The third one is Myo-ou. Myo-ou is a messenger from Dainichi Nyorai (Buddha) who was asked to convert people to Buddhism . The most famous Myo-ou is Fudou Myo-ou whose face express the anger toward evils.
When you go to Kyoto and temples, you will be fed up with a lot of statues of Buddha. But once you can distinguish the difference of statues, you can feel friendly toward Buddha. You could find one Buddha who resemble you somewhere in Kyoto or in Japan. I think this Buddha would help you in your life.
When you go to Kyoto and temples, you will be fed up with a lot of statues of Buddha. But once you can distinguish the difference of between the statues, you can feel friendly toward Buddha. You could find one Buddha who resemble you you can relate to somewhere in Kyoto or in Japan. I think this Buddha would help you in your life.
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Hello soup, thank you for your comment.
After writing this essay, I really would like to visit Kyoto and Nara. This is my spritual hometown, I think. Everytime I go there, I have discovered something new. :)
By the way, I'm a media student who's specializing in 3D animation at my final year in college. We were given a project in it to make a walk-through animation of any place. Coincidentally, I had decided to do one on the Heian Jingū shrine in Kyoto. I'm still collecting information on it. Since you have visited a few shrines, would you have any information on the basic interior of the shrines, their build and significance? Any data would be helpful. Hope I'm not troubling you with this.
Hi soup, thank you again for your comment.
You are collecting infomation of shrine, especially Heian Jingu. OK, I will search a few shrines and of course Heian Jingu. I will upload the pictures. But please wait for a moment.
Since Kyoto is still cold until mid-March, I will go there when cherry begins to bloom. ;-)