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These are some of the different representations of
Buddha (พระพุทธรูป) in Thai religious art.
Reclining Buddha พระนอน
The Buddha is sleeping and waiting for death. He has reached Nirvana.
Sitting Buddha
Teaching dharma : the Buddha's hands are turning the Dharma wheel.
Sitting Buddha
This position is called "Taking the Earth to
witness" or "Subduing Mara" (left hand in lap, right hand touches ground ).
The demon Mara sends his three daughters to seduce the Buddha
and then an army to defeat him. The
Buddha calls "MAE THORANI" (แม่ธรณี)
by touching the earth. She drowns the
army with the water, which falls from her hair.
Sitting Buddha
Stop fighting : the Buddha warns that it is now time to talk,
time for peace. People can come closer to listen to his teaching. One hand
palm in front.
Standing Buddha
The Buddha, with his two hands palm in front, stops a flood.
Begging Buddha
Begging position : Palm on the back begging.
Calling for rain
The Buddha is calling for rain. Such statues can be found in Isan
and Laos areas. Both arms down at sides, palms against thighs.
Walking Buddha
The Buddha is walking around in order to teach the Dharma.
Meditating Buddha สมาธิ
Meditating with both hands in lap, palms up, right hand on top.
Standing Buddha
Meditating with both hands in lap, palms up, right hand on top.
Giving alms ตักบาตร
Every morning at dawn, monks are going
out to get some food. Thai people fill monk bowl with rice, soft drinks,
cakes and so on... This ceremony is called "TAKBAT"
(ตักบาตร).
