Description of the pictures:
Picture 1: A Statue: This is a statue of Buddha located in Sakya Monastery, Seattle, WA. Buddha is a very important person in the buddhism faith therefore statues of him are significant.
Picture 2: Gautama Buddha: The Buddha is the founding figure for Buddhism. He is believed to have been born in Nepal.
Picture 3: Gautama Buddha: This another image of Buddha who is a very important figure in the Buddhist faith. Buddha is considered to be the 'enlightened one.'
Picture 4: Meditation: The practice of meditation is very important in Buddhism. Meditation is a conscious effort to change how the mind works. The two most common types are mindfulness of breathing (anapana sati) and loving kindness (metta bhavana.)
Picture 5: A Dharmachakra: The Dharmachakra is an eight-spoked wheel that represents the Buddhist eightfold path and Buddhism in general. It directly translates to 'Wheel of the Law.'
Picture 6: Avalokitesvara : This statue is the tallest indoor statue in the world. It is found inside the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, known as the "Great Place of Complete Joy."
Picture 7: Bhikkhu: A bhikkhu is an ordained monastic (monk) in Buddhism. Buddhist monks live by a set of rules to support their spiritual practice aimed at living a simple and meditative life with a goal of attaining nirvana.
Picture 8: A Lotus Flower: The Lotus Flower is a huge symbol in the Buddhist faith. The lotus is used in many teachings to impart the true nature of all mankind. White means spiritual and mental purity, pink means the traditional Buddha, purple is for mysticism, red means love and compassion, while blue means wisdom.
Picture 1: A Statue: This is a statue of Buddha located in Sakya Monastery, Seattle, WA. Buddha is a very important person in the buddhism faith therefore statues of him are significant.
Picture 2: Gautama Buddha: The Buddha is the founding figure for Buddhism. He is believed to have been born in Nepal.
Picture 3: Gautama Buddha: This another image of Buddha who is a very important figure in the Buddhist faith. Buddha is considered to be the 'enlightened one.'
Picture 4: Meditation: The practice of meditation is very important in Buddhism. Meditation is a conscious effort to change how the mind works. The two most common types are mindfulness of breathing (anapana sati) and loving kindness (metta bhavana.)
Picture 5: A Dharmachakra: The Dharmachakra is an eight-spoked wheel that represents the Buddhist eightfold path and Buddhism in general. It directly translates to 'Wheel of the Law.'
Picture 6: Avalokitesvara : This statue is the tallest indoor statue in the world. It is found inside the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, known as the "Great Place of Complete Joy."
Picture 7: Bhikkhu: A bhikkhu is an ordained monastic (monk) in Buddhism. Buddhist monks live by a set of rules to support their spiritual practice aimed at living a simple and meditative life with a goal of attaining nirvana.
Picture 8: A Lotus Flower: The Lotus Flower is a huge symbol in the Buddhist faith. The lotus is used in many teachings to impart the true nature of all mankind. White means spiritual and mental purity, pink means the traditional Buddha, purple is for mysticism, red means love and compassion, while blue means wisdom.