Statues of the Buddha, small or large, of any colour or material, have no special meaning like a Christian's cross. It is simply a statue of the Buddha - like the bust of Beethoven on piano. It may serve as an inspiration to follow his precepts, or an aide memoire to keep the Buddhist ideals in mind.
The tallest statue in the world is the Statue of Unity in India, which stands at a height of 182 meters (597 feet). It was unveiled in 2018 and pays tribute to independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Well you'd have to define what you mean by idol? In common with many Buddhists I see a statue of a Buddha as an inspiration rather than an icon of my saviour. If anything it symbolises my own potential to reach the state beyond suffering.
Buddha Sahib is the founder of Buddhism.
Buddha equals weed.
Buddha means 'The Enlightened one.'
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Buddha is NOT a God, he never claimed to be God. He was a man who became enlightened, hence the name Buddha (meaning one who is enlightened). Buddha is a teacher, someone to look up to, but never worship. The artwork are just symbols and reminders of this man and the great work he has done. Material things in this world mean nothing to a true Buddha. That said, some people will consider it disprespectful. For example, would you deface a portrait of the Queen of England, the American Flag or something you respect (not worship)? Absolutely not! Whether we understand another's religious beliefs or not, we should always have respect for most belief systems and not desecrate anything pertaining to their religious beliefs. What matters will be the purpose of the cutting. If done in anger, or in ill intentions, it will be bad. If done in pure intensions ie. Archeology etc. it won't be a problem. As buddhists it pains us to see the cutting of a buddha statue. But you'll never "go to hell, or be cursed" because you cut open a buddha statue. Answer To be honest when I saw this question I was slightly offended and horrified. But it is true... The Buddha was never- and never claimed to be- a god... so you will not be punished for it... I suppose. Though it is disrespectful to the Buddha. However, whoever wrote above me is correct. Do it with a pure heart and I suppose it isn't so bad Answer: The question is close to the Samuria Zen koan "If you meet the Buddha on the road - kill him!" It shocks you in several ways -Why would you. What would it mean. Shame! - Eventually there is a sense of equanimity that goes past that. Answer: yes everyone is right that you will not get punished if you cut open a Buddha statue as the buddha is not a God but it is very stupid and disrespectfull if you did.
The word Buddha is literally translated to mean "the enlightened one" or "the awakened one". Buddha himself was said to use his insight to help people to end their suffering.
since buddha is known as "the enlightened one", it probably means to die enlightened
Buddha means "awakened one" or "enlightened one"
the enlightened one
Sanskrit for "Awakened"...meaning a Buddha is one who is Awake. When you see "The Buddha", they are referring to the historical founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha. ~ Eric Putkonen