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BUDDHIST ART: Animals

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Extremely high quality Thai Buddha Head  from the Ayuthaya period. More finely cast and more artistically sculpted than most of the pieces created during that time. Loss of the earlobes, but otherwise a truly striking piece. The curator of The Buddha Gallery

One of his students asked Buddha, “Are you the messiah?”

“No,” answered Buddha.

“Then are you a healer?”

“No,” Buddha replied.

“Then are you a teacher?” the student asked.

“No,” Buddha replied.

“Then what are you?” The student was frustrated.

“I am awake,” replied the Buddha

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BUDDHIST ART and BUDDHA’S LISTS

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The Three Refuges: The Buddha, meaning the historical Buddha or anyone who has achieved enlightenment. The Darma, meaning the teachings of Buddha. The Sanga, meaning the community of practicing Buddhists.

The Four Noble Truths: Suffering, all living beings know suffering. The Cause of Suffering, attachment. Release from Suffering, is possible through he release of attachment. The Path Leading to the End of Suffering (Nirvana), the Noble Eightfold Path.

For more detailed information on the Buddha lists see the Barbara Stone’s The List of Buddha Lists and Wikipedia’sBuddha’s Lists.

May all sentient beings find peace.