Understanding Buddha Sculptures

What is the primary characteristic of a Buddha?

• Invisibility

• Ability to fly

• Immortality

• Perfect control over body and mind

What do the monk's robes on a Buddha sculpture signify?

• Royal lineage

• Renunciation of worldly goods

• Wealth and prosperity

• Warrior status

What is the significance of the Buddha's right hand being held up?

• Sign of protection and blessing

• Sign of meditation

• Sign of enlightenment

• Sign of teaching

Why are the Buddha's hands depicted without joints?

• To indicate age

• To symbolize perfection

• To represent imperfection

• To show flexibility

What do the elongated earlobes of the Buddha represent?

• Youth

• Strength

• Wisdom

• Wealth

What does the ushnisha on the Buddha's head symbolize?

• Musical talent

• Royal crown

• Physical strength

• Expanded knowledge

What is the urna on a Buddha sculpture?

• A crown

• A dot between the eyebrows

• A necklace

• A bracelet

What does the lotus posture of the Buddha signify?

• Yoga control of the body

• Physical strength

• Dance movement

• Royal lineage

What does the Buddha's hand reaching down to touch the earth symbolize?

• A sign of defeat

• A witness to enlightenment

• A call for rain

• A gesture of peace

What belief about life is central to Buddhism?

• Life is eternal

• Life is suffering

• Life is a game

• Life is a dream