Chinese Antiques

Antique Vases, Bowls, Statues, swords and more

Sakyamuni

June 15th, 2009

Angie

Sakyamuni

The Buddha of the Great Miracle or, Miracle of Sravasti, from the Paitava monastery, Kapisa School, 3rd-4th century (schist) by Afghan School – Mug – Standard Size

$14.50

This mug is created using the finest dye sublimation techniques and creates a stunning dishwasher safe finish. Great as a gift, or for promotional items. Each of our mugs come individually boxed for protection in transit….

The Buddha of the Great Miracle or, Miracle.. - 3x2 inch Fridge Magnet - large magnetic button - Magnet

The Buddha of the Great Miracle or, Miracle.. – 3×2 inch Fridge Magnet – large magnetic button – Magnet

$4.99

Rectangular wrap-around refrigerator magnet and a glossy mylar cover.Large 2×3 inch rectangle fridge magnet or ‘buttons’ as they are sometimes known in the USA.Crop shown is automated for display purposes only. All magnets are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary slightly from crop shown – this can …

The Buddha of the Great Miracle or, Miracle.. – Mouse Mat Art247 Highest Quality Natural Rubber Mouse Mats – Mouse Mat

$12.99

Natural Rubber Mouse MatAll products are produced from the highest quality natural rubber.Heavy Weight Traditional Mousemats actual size: 250 x 190 x 6mmCrop shown is automated for display purposes only. All mousemats are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary from crop shown….

Pure Land Chants

$32.95

2 CD set…

Sakyamuni

$1.59

…

Fun Facts about Buddhism

In various schools of Mahayana ("Greater Vehicle") Buddhism (including Tibetan Buddhism, Chinese Ch'an and Japanese Zen, etc.) most of the Buddhas mentioned below are recognized. Theravada (or Hinayana, "the lesser vehicle Buddhism ~ Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma) Buddhism recognizes that Sakyamuni (and perhaps Maitreya and others) and so will be called Sakyamuni Amoghashiddi (Or Sakyamuni) with hands in Abhaya Mudra, etc., rather than Amoghashiddhi. Buddhism in Nepal has a tendency to mix and to recognize both Buddhas and Hindu deities.

Who are the five Dhyani Buddhas?

The five Dhyani Buddhas are celestial Buddhas visualized during meditation, and considered high-healers of the soul and spirit. They are not historical figures, like Gautama (Sakyamuni) Buddha, but transcendent beings who symbolize universal divine principles or forces.

(1) Akshobhya

Akshobhya is considered the second Dhyana Buddha by Buddhist Nepal. It comes from the blue syllable HUM. It sits in the pose and Vajraparyanka his right hand is in the bhumisparsha (Earth-touching) mudra, calling the earth to witness (Sakyamuni generally adopts the same pose). It represents the primordial cosmic element of Vijnana (consciousness). His left hand rests on his knees, while the right rests on his right knee with the tips of middle fingers touching the ground with the palm facing inwards. His vehicle is a pair of elephants, and Its symbol is the vajra (thunderbolt). His female counterpart is Locana.

(2) of the Buddha Amitabha (Amida Jap.)

Amitabha Buddha is the oldest one Dhyani Buddhas them. He is said to reside in the sky Sukhabati in peaceful meditation. It is red, from the red syllable HRIH. It represents the element cosmic Sanjna (name). His vehicle is a peacock. He is sitting in the lotus position, right leg on the left, with his palms folded face, right above the left on his knees in Samadhi Mudra. His female counterpart is Pandara. Amitabha means "infinite light" or incomprehensible.

(3) Buddha Amoghashiddhi

Amoghashiddhi is the fifth Dhyani Buddha. He is sitting in the lotus position, left leg up on the right, with his open hand, palm up, on his knees, and the right to Abhaya Mudra. It represents the cosmic element of Samskara (conformation). Its color is green and its symbol is Viswa Vajra or thunderbolt fold. He is the embodiment of the rainy season. His vehicle is Garuda.

(4) Buddha Ratna Sambhav

Ratna Sambhav is considered the third Dhyani Buddha. Its symbol is the jewel and his hands are in the Varada (gift-giving) mudra. It represents the cosmic element Vedana of (feeling). Its color is yellow. His female counterpart is Mamaki.

(5) Buddha Dainichi (Japanese Dainichi Nyorai)

Vairochana is considered as the first Dhyani Buddha by the Buddhists of Nepal. It represents the cosmic element of Rupa (form). Its color is white, and his hands are placed on the chest with the tips of the thumbs and forefingers United in the Dharmachakra (Preaching) Mudra. His female counterpart is Vajradhatviswari.
Other Buddhas

What Buddha Bhaisajya? (Jap. Yakushi Nyorai)

Bhaisajya (known as medicine or healing Buddha) is said to dispense spiritual medicine when darling. He wears a monastic robe and is seated with legs crossed. His left hand, lying on his lap in meditation mudra, usually holds a medicine bowl, while the right hand in the mudra of charity, is holding a branch with fruit, or fruit alone myrobalam of medicinal plant found in India.

Hotei What is? (Also known as Budai, or Laughing Buddha)

The Japanese name for Chinese Zen Master Hoshang Poe-Tai (10th-11th century). Fat, grotesque and lovely, it symbolizes the state of individual happiness belongs to those who realize the nature of Buddha or the Buddha inside. He is loved worldwide and loved by many as the God of Good Fortune (he is also seen by some as a form of Maitreya).

What the Buddha Sakyamuni?

Gautama Buddha is believed to have had 550 incarnations. To distinguish it from all other Buddhas, he is known as Sakyamuni (sage of the Sakya clan). He was born in 563 BC in Lumbini, Nepal, the Suddhodana son of King and Queen Maya Devi. He achieved enlightenment after six years of meditation and fasting. He died aged 80 in Kushinagara. Usually depicted seated in padmasana (lotus posture) with his right hand in bhumisparsha (Earth-touching) mudra. Sometimes showed up with the right hand in Abhaya (Protection) mudra.

Note: I present this for and on behalf of Zazen LLP, owners of www.dharma-store.com where I adapted this article from of (http://www.dharma-store.com/faq-buddha-pg- 12.html).

Who are these figures in Buddhism (Aksobhya (Akshobhya) Bhaisajyaguru, Sakyamuni (Shakyamuni), Dainichi)?

Namaste Peace and Love

In addition to the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism has a mythological dimension that incorporates a range of other Buddhas with their own specific qualities. Some of the most eminent Aksobhya (Akshobhya) "Aksobhya" – which means "building" or "unperturbed" – is the name given to a Buddha is said to reside in paradise is Abhirati. According to legend, when he was a bodhisattva he vowed never to give in to anger. In painting, however, it is represented, somewhat paradoxically, as a wrathful form blue-skinned, a vajra or diamond in one hand and touching the earth with his other. Often it is represented riding a blue elephant. Amitabha (Amida, Amida) Amitabha "Buddha Unlimited Light 'which is said to preside over the paradise of the West known Sukhavati known. The story was that in a previous life as a monk named Dharmakara, he vowed that he would create a future land conducive to gaining enlightenment. Sukhavati or Pure Land is the fulfillment of this vow. Those born in the Pure Land can be reborn as a hell-being, an animal or ghost and still have a revival before attaining enlightenment. To be born into the Pure Land, the believer must have a sincere desire to be reborn and must invoke Amitabha's name ten times. Amitabha has a special meaning for the Pure Land. It Bhaisajyaguru "The Buddha of Healing" and "Medicine Buddha and is presumed to have a number of beneficial powers to those who call on him. This including healing, long life, wealth, and protection of the state. In Buddhist art the skin is gold or blue and one hand he holds a medicine bowl symbolic role. Sakyamuni (Shakyamuni) is the name given to the historical Buddha and Sage by Sakya, Sakya clan be that the Buddha was born. In the Lotus Sutra, however, Sakyamuni is represented as a figure more supernatural proclaimed that he attained enlightenment millennia ago. The historical Buddha is regarded as one of a number of projections of Sakyamuni appeared in the world to lead beings to enlightenment. Dainichi "Dainichi" means "shining one or" Shining Out "and represents the transcendent truth or Dharma Buddhist message. In the doctrine the three bodies of Mahayana Buddhism, it is the Dharma-body and is also associated with the Adi Buddha embodies the essence of education and goal final