Buddha images
Serene meditation figures
Buddha images are artistic representations of the Buddha, typically sculptures or paintings found in Buddhist temples, shrines, and homes.
They serve as objects of veneration and focal points for meditation rather than idols to be worshipped.
Different poses convey different meanings: a seated Buddha with hands in lap suggests meditation, while a reclining Buddha represents the moment of death and entry into nirvana.
Regional styles vary widely—the serene faces of Thai Buddhas differ markedly from the rounded features common in Chinese depictions.
- sacred artDevotional visual expression
- serene expressionCalm, undisturbed facial appearance
- mudraRitual hand gesture
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- stone carvingSculptural work in rock
wood carving · seated posture · jade carving · bronze casting · golden statue · gilt · Angkor Wat · mural · bas-relief · painting · terracotta