How many statues of Buddah are there and what do they represent

[Dave G]

I am asking how many different forms are there of the Buddah statue, ie laughing etc and what do they each represent
many thanks Dave g

[naomi24]

I don't know that there is a specific number of statues. I've seen statues depicting every aspect and mood of man, from laughter and sadness, to meditation and wisdom. Buddha is often depicted in three main ways: asleep, half-awake, and fully awake. These represent man's progression to the ultimate goal - Nirvana - from total unawareness, to learning, to enlightenment or Nirvana.

[Dave G]

Hi Naomi
many thanks that helps a lot
It seems a great way of life so I will have to look into it '
again many thanks
Dave G

[naomi24]

Dave, you're welcome. Buddhism espouses a wonderfully caring and peaceful philosophy, and if any religion comes anywhere even close to the truth, in my opinion, this is it. Please let me know how you get on with your research, won't you? I'd be very interested.

[123everton]

I'm not certain but the fat belly Buddhas and laughing Buddhaswe see are'nt actually an image of the Buddha but rather a certain Buddhist monk called Ho Tai, I have 2 incarnations of the Buddha one of them is known as Kwan Yin, women who want children make offerings to it, I think there are 10 overall.

[Dave G]

Hi Naomi24
here is another question for you or indeed anyone
As the Buddah is not interested in wealth and if my readings are correct aquistion of wealth is the root of evil, why do the statues of the Buddah depict him sitting or carrying ingots or chains of money
many thanks
Dave G

[naomi24]

Dave, I've answered your question on your separate thread.