How Did The Yakshis Add To The Buddha's Message

This symbolises that there is no beginning, or end but and endless cycle, much like the “lifespan” of the Goddess or the Earth in the case of the symbolism of the seasons. The endless knot is also one of the Auspicious symbols of Buddhism and it represents the idea that everything in the universe is linked together into a cycle of cause and affect, which can be related to the idea that what a person sends out, they will receive back. This can be compared to the Wiccan Law of

The art depicts to me the Indian life cycle and religious perspective when she poses in different forms which she depicts with her hands and feet (Shiva). According to MFAH bulletin board, it explains the nonverbal poses that “Shiva Nataraja” makes such the little man underneath her feet is “Apasmara” resembles the human race “ignorance, forgetfulness, and recklessness”, and one of her hands depicts holding a “…drum…beat of this drum signifies the sound of creation” and her large third eye resembles the looks between “truth” and “illusion” (Shiva). Also, it amazes me the vivid image the artist presented from this bronze statue of “Shiva Nataraja” which depicts in a live and dynamic form.

“The medicine wheel symbolizes the interconnection of all life, the various cycles of nature, and how life represents a circular journey. The number four is sacred to the many Aboriginal peoples of North America and can represent many things: the four seasons, the four parts of a person (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual); the four kingdoms (animal, mineral, plant and human); the four sacred medicines (sweet grass, tobacco, cedar and sage). Hence, you may see the medicine wheel presented in several different ways” (uOttawa, 2009, p. 1)

Originating in north - eastern India, the Buddhist tradition has grown to be popular and an intellectually complex religion. With a unique culture, this differentiates Buddhism from other religions. The complexity of Buddhism influenced by Buddhist schools changes an individual 's perspective and attitudes. Interpretation of the stimulus will vary from a Theravada to a Mahayana Buddhist as their core beliefs of Buddhism differ from each other. This essay will analyse the views of a Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist towards the cartoon drawn by an Australian cartoonist and artist, Michael Leunig. While also examining the stimulus’s association towards The First Noble Truth, The Fourth Noble Truth and Eightfold path, Buddhist beliefs and The Five Aggregates; matter, sensation, perception, mental formation and consciousness.

The fourth item is a lotus flower. I chose a lotus flower because it symbolizes my calm and peaceful attitude. Not only that but it shows everyone’s true beauty inside. Meaning outside is beautiful but once you observe more you can see all the little details that make up this flower. Despite the fact that a lotus begins on a muddy surface. It grows up to be a beautiful flower. Additionally, Lotus’ are very gentle and delicate.

Continuing with the theme of visual imagery from this icon, Buddhist icons often carry much meaning in the orientation of the body of figurines, and hand gestures. This standing Bodhisattva has his eyes shut in a meditative state, while the hands

This work is a 33-foot-long, 10-panel painting which features an assortment of cartoon -like Buddhist figures. This piece is incredibly detailed and holds a lot of information within its imagery. Arhats are considered to be Buddha’s devotees, so this work relates more to religious themes. The theme of multi-coloured acrylic carries on into this work with rainbow eyes, tongues and more. The title “100 Arhats” states exactly how many arhats are present in this piece – one hundred – believe me, I counted. The Arhats vary in size and type, some being more humanoid than others which appear to be more akin to animalistic creatures, the piece is also accompanied by figures that may not be arhats, and instead are dragon or feline-like creatures. Each figure, however, relates to one another in that all have somewhat gruesome facial expressions, frowning and wrinkled, some even with an array of

These two seated Buddha represent the meaning and the embodiment of Buddha. Both of these sculptures convey Buddha and represent key aspects of Buddhism, but these two sculpture do not convey and represent the symbolism entirely of what Buddha is in other art pieces. Rock cut stone sculpture of Buddha is represented in a peaceful nature as he gives the first sermon, the sun, the lotus flower, the knot on his head, the elongated earlobes, the slightly closed eyes and cherubs up above are common symbols that represent Buddha. Where the Grand Buddha at Ling Shan is an 88 metre tall bronze statue, that stand upward, and has very little Buddha symbolism represented. He has the knot on his head, slightly closed eyes, standing on an opened lotus flower

Emily, this sculpture is interesting to me in a way that Buddha’s head is not present. The body and the half circle seem to serve as the eyes and mouth. Also, because it is a sculpture of fasting Buddha, it seems to show the inside of the body as bony and enduring the fasting season. After reaching enlightenment, Buddha meditated and fasted for forty-nine days. Thus, showing him as an emaciated renouncer relates to his enlightenment and his status as a yogic ascetic who has ultimate control over his body. Other characteristics that relate to his enlightenment include the sitting on top of the seven people under him shows the Buddha's teachings to his followers.

I feel that this is a narrative or a ritualistic artwork that is about a Native American spirit premonition appearing before the woman in the picture and it is supposed to represent past of the past of this women or Native American culture. I feel that the background landscape contributes to this idea because it is in the

The Wheel of life has six main sections which represent the six realms it was designed by the Buddha in order to simplify his teachings to ordinary people. The six realms are understood as the forms of existence into which people are born according to their Karma. The realms can also be interpreted as real life situations and it also contains images that represent the three poisons (ignorance, attachment and aversion). Karma, the six realms of samsara, impermanence, nirvana and the Buddha these are contained within the wheel of life. This shows that Buddhism is a dynamic, living, religious tradition because Buddha used this to simplify his teachings to the ordinary people. The wheel of life condenses much of Buddhist teachings and principal beliefs so that it can be understood easily.

A Formal Analysis of Ushabti During the third intermediate period 22nd Dynasty, the symbolic images of servants were painted inside tombs to aid the deceased in the afterworld. This practice developed into the usage of mummy-like statuettes known as Ushabti; the analysis of ushabti is founded in 22nd Dynasty, 800 BCE. Ancient Egyptian’s culture and beliefs created ushabti in faith to turn into a servant after attaining the afterlife; therefore it was buried with the body.

Within the time period in which it was crafted, figures of the Buddha, like that of Sarnath, have begun to displace the stupa, a mound-like structure that contained relics, as the norm in sacred Buddhist Architecture. The sandstone sculpture depicts a seated, soft, and full-bodied depiction of the Buddha; these soft and relaxed characteristics are evident in both the sculpture of the Seated Scribe from Egypt, as well as many other pieces of Buddhist art. A monastic robe covers both of his shoulders and his heavy lidded eyes are downcast in meditation. The figure of the Buddha is shown above the infamous wheel of law; this wheel was used within ancient representations in order to signify royalty or a universal monarch. In addition to showing the wheel of law, the figure is depicted with its hands in front in the Dharmachakra-mudra, otherwise known as the gesture of preaching or ‘turning the wheel of law’. Furthermore, there is a certain idealism applied to this statue of The Buddha, much like other Buddha representations that are created elsewhere, in order to emphasize spirituality. The earlobes of The Buddha are elongated, a symbolic reference to the former wealth of The Buddha while he was a prince. Although The Buddha left the palace to become an ascetic while on the search for the

Unlike humans and other gods who are not on the path to Nirvana because they are mutable, are displayed in vivid and vibrant colours. It plays a crucial role in ritual due to the goal of the Buddhists wanting to be granted rebirth in the vicinity of the

Lady Justice symbolizes the societal belief that truth is black or white, and there is no gray area. She is also the global symbol of justice and truth. But here, unlike other pictures, her blindfold is off, representing that the truth is not blind and the idea of the “truth” is just a word and changes for each person. The different groups of characters in each balance tie back to Life of Pi and illustrates the two stories that Pi told the interviewers. The blue of the dress and clothing represents the Pacific. The oar represents the survival boat that Pi was in for 227 days. Lastly, the two boxes represent each story Pi told the interviewers.