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There are a number of different manifestations of each Buddha and each one can hold various objects, or symbolically touch the ground, or hold the hands in various poses. The medicine Buddha holds a lotus flower and a bowl, for mixing medicines. Other Buddhas hold different objects, like a dorje (symbolic lightening bolt), a mandala (wheel of dharma), a sword or a drum. Each of these objects has different meanings, and is used to help practitioners concentrate on particular aspects of a teaching. The sword for example, is symbolic of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through illusions.
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Where does the root meaning of the term buddha come from?
the root meaning of the term buddha comes from
What was Buddha seeking when he left his home?
Buddha was seeking what was out there and the meaning to suffering because people were suffering.
Meaning of namo amida Buddha?
"I trust in the Buddha of Immeasurable Light" or "Homage to the Buddha of Immeasurable Light".
What is the meaning of Gautama and Buddha?
Gautama is simply a family name. The Buddha means "The Enlightened One" or "The Awakened One."
What does the term budda mean?
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
Who is the real Buddha?
The real Buddha, meaning the founder of Buddhism who lived about 2500 years ago, was named Gautama Siddhartha.
What is a word meaning the opposite of the word Buddha?
Buddha is known as the "enlightened one" so a fair opposite would be "ignorant".
What is meaning of the Hindu name gautam?
Clan Name Of Buddha
What is the Buddhas real name?
Buddha was originally referred to as Siddhartha Gautama or by Gautama Buddha.
Who do Buddist's worship?
== == "If you see the Buddha, Kill the Buddha." Meaning; the teachings are important, not the teacher. The Buddhist honor their teacher but do not worship them as gods.
Where is the Mahabodhi Temple?
The Mahabodhi temple is in Bodh Gaya India, and it holds a large gold Buddha statue.
What is the meaning of the name Rahul?
The meaning of the name 'Rahul' is "able, efficient" in Sanskrit. The earliest meaning found in the Upanishads is "conqueror of all miseries." In respect to Gautam Buddha, the name is said to have the meaning 'bondage or obstruction,' as Buddha saw the birth of the child as a obstacle in his path of nirvana. It also means somebody who is not bound by anything; he is always changing for the worldly good.More about the meaning of Rahul:Gautam Buddha when was about to leave his family and worldly affairs for renunciation and nirvana, was blessed with a child boy; which Buddha felt was holding back to leave for renunciation and nirvana hence he named him Rahul Meaning "Bandhan" (meaning : Bond in English).
