http://www.tibetansoul.com/buddha-statues/ We sell Tibetan Handicrafts such as Tibetan Singing Bowls, Tibetan Bells, Tibetan Prayer Wheels and Flags Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:58:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.tibetansoul.com/buddha-statues/comment-page-1/#comment-42 A Short Guide to Buddha Statues | Tibetan Soul Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:57:18 +0000 http://www.tibetansoul.com/buddha-statues/#comment-42 [...] Buddhist statues are generally categorized into four categories. The first category, known as Buddha, is the most commonly known and is simply a statue of Buddha himself. The second group, Bodhisattva, represents the being which enlightens, or a person who has reached enlightenment. The third, Vidyaraja, represents a group of warlike demigods called the Mantra Kings. Lastly, the symbolism non-human entities, is represented by Deva. This may also include Hindu deities who became Buddhist after enlightenment. [...] [...] Buddhist statues are generally categorized into four categories. The first category, known as Buddha, is the most commonly known and is simply a statue of Buddha himself. The second group, Bodhisattva, represents the being which enlightens, or a person who has reached enlightenment. The third, Vidyaraja, represents a group of warlike demigods called the Mantra Kings. Lastly, the symbolism non-human entities, is represented by Deva. This may also include Hindu deities who became Buddhist after enlightenment. [...]

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