The earlier Buddhist sculptures had shied away from depicting the image of the Buddha, except through such symbols as
A. Footprints
B. The Bodhi Tree
C. Stupas
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The footprint, which denotes both his former physical presence on earth and his temporal absence. The bodhi tree, which represents the place of his enlightenment (under the tree) and comes to symbolize the enlightenment experience itself. The stupa, the reliquary in which the Buddha's physical remains are contained a powerful symbol of both his physical death and continued presence in the world.Related Questions on Jainism and Buddhism
Why Rishabnath also called Aadibrahma?
A. Due to height
B. First to tell Moksha Marg
C. Religious Conversion
D. Showing the path of livelihood
A. Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy
B. Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
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