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1 Symbols and icons of Buddhism

2 Buddhism: Rich in Symbolism
Abstract teachings are hard for many people to grasp. One way to clarify Buddhist teachings is through the use of symbols. Symbols act as concrete reminders of the teachings and actions of the religion.

3 Images of Buddha 5 of the world’s most famous buddhas

4 Standing Buddha, reclining Buddha myanmar

5 USHIKU DAIBUTSU JAPAN

6 SPRING GARDEN BUDDHA HENYA, CHINA LARGEST BUDDHA!

7 GUANYIN BUDDHA SANYA, CHINA

8 LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA LESHAN, CHINA Largest pre-modern world buddha

9 Mudras hand gestures to represent frame of mind

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11 Lotus flower

12 Soon after the Buddha’s enlightenment, he has a vision of the human race as a bed of lotus flowers. Some were bogged down in the mud, some were emerging from it, and others were about to bloom. In the same way, Buddha saw that all people have the ability to develop their potential and rise from undesirable circumstances.

13 Buddhapada Buddha’s footprints

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