BUDDHA FIGURES

Buddha statues and figurines are rich in symbolism. Their hand gestures (mudras) and poses carry meanings – meditation for serenity, enlightenment for the topknot, and wisdom for the third eye. Robes symbolize simplicity, lotus flowers signify purity, and held objects like bowls represent renunciation. Colors have significance too – gold for enlightenment, white for purity. Specific Buddhas represent various qualities; for example, Amitabha embodies compassion and Vairocana symbolizes reality. Wrathful deities like Mahakala represent fierce compassion. Every element in these figures conveys profound teachings and aspects of the Buddhist path.