Buddha Statue: Meanings and Installation Tips
Buddha, known as the being of awakening, is recognized by his self-mastery. Despite the fact that his existence sparked debate among theologians and historians, his teaching has conquered many countries. His wisdom encouraged many people to follow his ideology and honor his values. His words and his words, expressed through the scriptures, endure thanks to their very deep meaning.
This wisdom represents the foundation of the Buddhist religion. This is transmitted through its precepts. Several statues, designed in his image, represent the Buddha. These statues constitute a religious artifact that symbolizes spirituality and expresses the wisdom of its maxim.
The 6 laughing Buddhas
Each Laughing Buddha corresponds to a wish: Buddha of health, Buddha of fortune, Buddha of wisdom, Buddha of luck, Buddha of success and Buddha of love.
The Laughing Buddha or Maitreya Buddha is known by the Chinese name Milefo or Mile, or Miroku in Japanese. Also called Buddha of the Future, it is the one who will appear in the future. After Siddhartha Gautama-Shakyamuni, it will be the next Buddha who will achieve enlightenment. During the Liang dynasty, Oici, a wandering Chan monk claimed that "The true Maitreya is present simultaneously in billions of forms, he constantly shows himself, but no one recognizes him."
This monk is recognized by his corpulence, his benevolence and his unpredictable behavior, which he uses to transport the Buddha's belongings. This monk thus became the best-known representation of the Buddha Maitreya (Milefo) in China. This statue with the laughing face, its smiling lips, the plump belly symbolize good humor and wealth. Furthermore, this Buddha has a pejorative qualification “poussah” or bodhisattva in Sanskrit, which means a man overloaded with fat, with a less attractive physique.
Originally from the figure of the laughing monk, this Buddha statue with its plump belly and its bag symbolizes abundance. His smiling lips express rejection of meaning or happiness. If children surround the statue, it represents inexhaustibility and happiness.
The Laughing Buddha is also nicknamed “the friendly” or “the affectionate”. It is a inner Buddha statue revered by Chinese Buddhist culture. In fact, they place them inside the house. It could therefore represent a very attractive interior decoration, perfect for instilling wealth, abundance and luck.
The interior statues
- The Wheel of Dharma
The Dharmachakra represents the continuity of the energy of the cosmic order. The hands of this statue are at heart level, the thumbs and index fingers draw circles. The left palm faces the heart and the right palm faces outward. It conveys teaching on the cosmic order through the center of the heart. To circulate energy, you can place it in your living room or office.
- The Dhyana
The Dhyana or Samadhi mudra is a figurine with a hand gesture that infuses the energy of meditation. It also expresses higher energy and deep contemplation. This statue has the power to neutralize the energy of the masculine and feminine being into one. To better convey its power, you can install it in your meditation room, in the center of your home, on the altar.
- The vajrapradama
It is the statue that instills self-confidence, the real Self that is one with divine energy. This comes from a river of healing, infinite, light and reassuring energy. It is specifically translated as the Mudra of unshakable Self-Confidence. Some people feel inner peace when seeing it. This Buddha expresses confidence and power in one's own heart. Ideal as interior decoration, place it at the main entrance, in the center of the house or in the living room.
The exterior statues
If you decide to place your statue indoors, you still need to choose among the rooms and the suitable location. This is not the case if you want to put it outside. However, if your outdoor Buddha statue is a fountain, you must respect the end of the flow. In fact, its position should not face the door. Indeed, it serves as an obstacle to the chi contained in Feng Shui.
The exterior statues are known for their much larger size. Indoor statues could be placed outside in case their dimension is much larger. This is the case of the Dyhana and the 6 Laughing Buddha. The color of each status also conveys a message. The rose expresses tenderness, it is ideal for places favoring intimacy. The color orange expresses movement and red symbolizes passion. Perfect for private spaces, white instills a feeling of absence. Blue means wisdom.
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The Uttarabodhi mudra
This statue conveys the mudra of supreme enlightenment. It is formed with both hands placed at heart level. The index fingers pointing upwards and the other eight interlocking fingers express a feeling of absolute unity within oneself. This follows the One Source. Touching this mudra for a few minutes will subtly change the energy in your body. You can place it anywhere with high energy.
- The Varada mudra
This evokes sincerity, the energy of compassion, liberation and an offering for granted wishes. This statue provides luck by transmitting a specific energy that can be found with an enlightened being. The ideal location for this outdoor statue is in the garden.
The giant Buddha statue
This giant Buddha statue was discovered in the province of Guizhou in China. It was erected by two Chinese monks during the golden age of Chinese civilization. It is the largest Buddha statue in the world. In fact, it measures more than 50 meters high and its head is 16 meters high. His bust covers the rest of the mountain.
This dimension is even much larger than that of Lesgan. It is located in the province of Sichuan, carved into the cliff of Mount Lingyun. Carved from rock, this statue turns out to be the largest representation of Buddha in the world.
