What are the Buddha statues enshrined in the temples? How many of these Buddha statues do you know?

What are the Buddha statues enshrined in temples? During holidays, many people go to temples to burn incense and worship Buddha. Do you know what Buddha statues are enshrined in temples?

What are the Buddha statues enshrined in temples?

In China, because temples have been highly valued and respected by the royal family since ancient times, the layout of temples and the worship of Buddha statues are also quite particular. Different temples worship different gods, so today, we will talk about the various types of Buddha statues enshrined in Buddhist temples based on Zen Buddhism, one of the eight sects of Han Buddhism.

1. The Buddhist statues in Zen Buddhism mainly include three types: Buddha, Bodhisattva and Arhat, which are also known as the three levels of Buddhist practice.

2. Common Buddhas include Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha and Medicine Buddha. These three are collectively known as the Three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future.

3. The most common Bodhisattvas are Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Ksitigarbha and Guanyin. These four are collectively known as the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Chinese Buddhism. There is also Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva (usually standing on the right side of Amitabha Buddha).

4. Arhats are all disciples of Sakyamuni. Generally, there are 18 Arhats worshipped, and there are also 500 Arhats worshipped.

How are Buddha statues arranged in temples?

About Buddha

Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha and Medicine Buddha, these three Buddhas are usually enshrined in the tall and magnificent Main Hall in the center of the temple, with the meaning of subduing all demons and dominating the world.
1. The Buddha statue on the left is Amitabha, who is characterized by holding a lotus in his right hand and making a meditation mudra with his left hand. He is in charge of the Western Paradise.

2. The one in the middle is Buddha Shakyamuni, with his hands in the meditation mudra, in charge of the central Saha world.

3. The Medicine Buddha is usually located on the far right, and his sitting posture is very solemn. The right hand is in the Dhamma seal, the left hand holds a pagoda, and he is in charge of the Eastern Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.