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In many religions, especially those from the Eastern tradition, gods and goddesses can take a variety of forms. One of the most popular deities in Hinduism, for example, Ganesha, is represented as half elephant and half human. Japanese Buddhists also utilize a representation of Ganesha, although they use a different name. There is also a story in Buddhist legend of an angry elephant who is calmed by the Buddha and then bows and worships him. And in another story, Buddha's mother-to-be has a dream about a beautiful white elephant, carrying a lotus flower. Buddha can, of course, incarnate anywhere he chooses to, and Buddhists believe he shows compassion to all-- animals and humans alike.
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What is Buddha's favorite animal?
The elephant because he believed it was the smartest
What does the elephant represent according to Buddha?
according to Buddhism the elephant is sumade boddhi sattva yet it is a mythical story but the ganpati in hindusim is the statu of buddha in sence body of prince siddhartha and head of sumade bodhisattva means a white elephant
What does a sunset an elephant a Buddha statue and potted plant have in common?
East (it's a sunrise)
What is the meaning of the elephant festival of the Buddhists?
The Buddha used the example of a wild elephant being harnessed to be train, to explain how an old Buddhist should help a new Buddhist
Did Buddha have a family?
yes buddha had a family he father was the king and the kings wife had a dream of a white elephant holding a lotus flower and the king found out it meant she was going to have a baby and that how buddha became who he wasYes, most of them attained enlightenment and became Arahants.
Why is the white elephant a symbol of Buddhism?
The colour white denotes purity, holiness and cleanliness in Buddhism. It is also referred to as "the one who leads out beyond the darkness of bondage". The elephant is well known for it's strength and intelligence, therefore white elephants possess all of these qualities. Also, Buddha's mother, Maya, claimed to have dreamt that a white elephant flew through the air and touched her right side with it's trunk, symbolising the Buddha's arrival within her.
What are all the different types of Buddha statues?
the Most popular Buddha Statues are as follows, Shakyamuni buddha statues Medicine Buddha Statues Meditation Buddha Statues Laughing Buddha Statues Amitabha Buddha statues Blessing Buddha Statues Nirvana Buddha Statues Samantabadhra Buddha Statues Thai Buddha Statues Maitreya Buddha Statues Dhyani Buddha Statues Feng shui Buddha Statues Vairochana Buddha Statues Akshobhya Buddha Statues Standing Buddha Statues
How many pages does Buddha Is As Buddha Does have?
Buddha Is As Buddha Does has 288 pages.
When was Buddha Is As Buddha Does created?
Buddha Is As Buddha Does was created on 2008-02-26.
What is the ISBN of Buddha Is As Buddha Does?
The ISBN of Buddha Is As Buddha Does is 978-0-06-085953-4.
Does Gautama Buddha know what a Buddha does?
Yes, because he was a Buddha!
What are the 7 lucky Buddha statues?
The seven lucky Buddha statues are said to represent many instances in life like wealth, happiness, good luck, and the like. The seven statues are money Buddha, lucky Buddha, ingot Buddha, laughing Buddha, freedom Buddha, relaxing Buddha, and wealthy Buddha.
