What are the benefits of bejeweled basement of buddha statue?
What are the benefits of bejeweled basement of buddha statue?
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
April 27, 2016#1Author
Dear Honkahluen,
I’m not completely sure as to the meaning of your question but i think you are referring to the base that Buddha statues sit on. This is usually a lotus or a throne. The lotus represents the enlightened quality of the Buddha, specifically in relation to the quality of compassion which is equal towards all sentient beings. A throne represents the importance of the Buddha in our lives, and the high position we give them as enlightened beings.
As to why some people decorate these with gold or jewels, it is because it is an offering to the Buddhas. When we offer something we find precious, such as jewels this generates a lot of merit for this person. Hence people often offer gold and jewels not only just on the base but on the actual statue itself. For example it is very common to see the face of the Buddha painted in real gold as an offering to generate great amounts of merit for one’s spiritual practice. I hope this helps.
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Answer from Pastors
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April 27, 2016 #1 AuthorDear Honkahluen,
I’m not completely sure as to the meaning of your question but i think you are referring to the base that Buddha statues sit on. This is usually a lotus or a throne. The lotus represents the enlightened quality of the Buddha, specifically in relation to the quality of compassion which is equal towards all sentient beings. A throne represents the importance of the Buddha in our lives, and the high position we give them as enlightened beings.
As to why some people decorate these with gold or jewels, it is because it is an offering to the Buddhas. When we offer something we find precious, such as jewels this generates a lot of merit for this person. Hence people often offer gold and jewels not only just on the base but on the actual statue itself. For example it is very common to see the face of the Buddha painted in real gold as an offering to generate great amounts of merit for one’s spiritual practice. I hope this helps.