0
The Buddha is not depicted with a big belly in Tibetan or Indian art. The big belly seems to be a Chinese thing. [Addendum: My Chinese cultural consultant says that the big-bellied Buddha is most certainly Maitreya, the future Buddha. The big belly represents being full of potential.]
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does the Buddhist prayer flags represent?
Something to a buddha.
Where can one purchase good quality big Buddha bags?
Big Buddha bags can be purchased directly from the Big Buddha website. In addition, the bags from this brand can be found at Amazon, Zappos, and Macy's.
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.
How do you say Big Belly Laughing Buddha in Chinese language....?
Big Belly Laughing Buddha in Chinese language....
What is the Japanese word for Buddha?
Daibutsu _____ This is not correct, Daibutsu means "Big Buddha" (大 = big, 仏 = Buddha), and is most often used to refer to large Buddha statues. Buddha is simply "仏", pronounced "futsu/butsu" or "hotoke", depending on context (and who you ask).
Why has the Buddha got big ears?
In Buddhist tradition, the Buddha is often depicted with elongated earlobes to represent wisdom and compassion. Large ears symbolize the ability to listen attentively to the suffering of others and to gain wisdom through deep reflection.
What Does The Bodhi Tree represent?
it represents bodys but it is spelled in buddha language
What country is the Big Buddha located in?
He is from Nepal.
What does the Buddha symbol represent?
the buddha symbol means that buddha will help you and will save everyone from aliens but only if everybody in the world has a buddha symbol tattooed on their forehead. if the symbol has a hat on then it is considered unlucky and that if you touch it you will have supernatural powers but will only use them for evil. DO NOT TOUCH THE HAT-WEARING BUDDHA!!!
Who were the stupas?
Stupas are not a who, stupas are a what. Stupas are large structures used to represent the enlightenment of the Buddha.
What is a famous landmark in Hong Kong?
The big Buddha:)
Where is the Hong Kong big Buddha located?
The big Buddha statue is located at the mountaintop Po Lin monastery on Lantau island, fairly close to Hong Kong airport.
