Buddhas
Meditation hall statues
Buddhas are enlightened beings in Buddhist tradition—those who have awakened to the true nature of reality and escaped the cycle of rebirth.
The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is the most famous, but Buddhist cosmology includes many buddhas across different eras and realms.
The term extends to statues depicting these figures: The temple housed dozens of golden buddhas. (Capitalized Buddha typically refers to Siddhartha Gautama specifically.)
Buddha's birth name
- GautamaBuddhism's historical founder
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
- princeRoyal family male
renunciation · ascetic · meditation · nirvana · teachings · sangha · dharma · Mara
Profound spiritual awakening
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- reincarnationSoul's rebirth after death
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
liberation · transcendence · nirvana · meditation · mindfulness · karma · rebirth · celestial
Carved or molded artworks
- shrinesSacred devotional sites
- templesHoly places or head sides
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- seatedIn a chair
reclining · giant · jade · bronze · stone · lotus position · mudras · serene
Buddhism of the elders
- MahayanaBuddhism stressing universal liberation
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- TibetanOf a Himalayan region
- ThaiOf Bangkok's nation
Burmese · Japanese · Chinese · Korean · Sri Lankan · monasteries · monks · nuns
Showing good judgment
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- calmFree from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
contemplative · tranquil · composed · enlightened · sage · guru · master · teacher
Siddhartha
Buddha's birth name
- GautamaBuddhism's historical founder
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
prince · renunciation · ascetic · meditation · nirvana · teachings · sangha · dharma · Mara · fasting
enlightenment
Profound spiritual awakening
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- reincarnationSoul's rebirth after death
- compassionConcern for others' distress
wisdom · liberation · transcendence · nirvana · meditation · mindfulness · karma · rebirth · celestial · cosmic
sculptures
Carved or molded artworks
seated · reclining · giant · jade · bronze · stone · lotus position · mudras · serene · monuments
Theravada
Buddhism of the elders
- MahayanaBuddhism stressing universal liberation
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- TibetanOf a Himalayan region
Thai · Burmese · Japanese · Chinese · Korean · Sri Lankan · monasteries · monks · nuns · sutras
wise
Showing good judgment
meditative · contemplative · tranquil · composed · enlightened · sage · guru · master · teacher · detached
- Buddhist monasteryResidential religious community, Eastern
- Zen BuddhismMeditation-focused Eastern spiritual path
- Buddhist monkOrdained follower of Buddha
- Tibetan BuddhismHimalayan tantric spiritual tradition
- Buddhist templeShrine for Eastern worship
- buddha statueSculpture depicting enlightened teacher
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