Depict scenes from Buddha's life (e.g. defeating Mara)
Remind Buddhists that his wisdom was gained through early life experiences
Used as a source of spiritual inspiration
Looks peaceful- usally meditating
Important- Buddha is one of the 3 Jewels
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Images of Bodhisattvas
Mahayana Temples- Bodhisattvas seen along Buddha
They are compassionate beings that delay their own enlightenment for the sake of the rest of humanity
Examples of Bodhisattvas are Tara, Manjushri or Avolokiteshvara (as seen in image)
Rich symbolism- example is sat upon a lotus flower (shows the need to seek wisdom) or sat upon a tiger (represents to defeat anger [one of the poisons] and to overcome suffering [dukkha])
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