Why are some Buddha statues in the posture of two people hugging each other?

The different postures and gestures of the Buddha statues are closely related to the samadhi realm of the Buddha and Bodhisattva.

In the statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, there are thousands of different postures, and in addition to the statues, the most varied is the gestures, also known as "mudras". The external appearance of these gestures is deeply connected to the inner mind of the Buddha and Bodhisattva, thus forming the posture of the Buddha statue as a whole. Different Buddha statues and meanings also show different gestures.

Therefore, gestures are another expression and language of the Buddhas.

The standing one is the leading image, and the one sitting cross-legged is the meditation phase.

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We usually see the Buddha posture has sitting Buddha, standing Buddha, reclining Buddha three, it is estimated that not many people know the symbolic meaning of the Buddha statue, here Nanjing Honghan to help you explain, Nanjing Honghan Art Engineering **** is a well-known Buddha statue manufacturer, the Buddha statue has a deep study. Buddha statues have mysterious and serene facial features, and gestures generally have a special symbolic meaning, becoming "mudras". Common "mudras" are as follows:

Shi Fearless Seal: Generally used for standing Buddha statues, raising the right hand, palm outward, fingers extended, symbolizing fearlessness, peace and comfort, and relieving the suffering of sentient beings. With the Wish Seal:

The left hand is lowered, the palm is facing outward, and the fingers are slightly curved, symbolizing the promise to fulfill the wishes of all beings. Touchdown seal: used for sitting Buddha statues, the right hand is stretched down to near the right knee, the palm is inward, the fingertips touch the ground, the left hand is idle on the thigh, the palm is up, symbolizing the Buddha's request for the earth to testify that he has cultivated the Buddha's path, also called the demon seal.

Dharma seal: used for sitting Buddha statues, the left hand is placed horizontally on the left foot, and the thumb and index finger of the right hand are twisted into a ring, symbolizing the perfect wisdom and vow to save people. Meditation Seal:

It is used for seated Buddha statues, with hands flat on the lap and the right hand folded on the left palm, indicating meditation. Nanjing Honghan Art Sculpture has been carefully studying the symbolic meaning of the Buddha posture for many years, so it has carved and produced well-known Buddha sculptures, including Tibetan Buddha statues, eighteen Arhat sculptures, thousand-armed Guanyin Buddha statues, Maitreya Buddha sculptures, Manjushri Fuxian sculptures, etc.

Buddha statues come in a variety of postures, which can be roughly divided into three types: standing, seated, and reclining statues. But no matter what kind of body it is, there are several necessary factors: the top of the Buddha has a meat bun, and the bun is divided into two kinds, the upper layer is called the meat bun part, and the lower layer is called the ground bun part.

The fine, curly hair on the bun is called a spiral hair.

The form of the robe – favoring the right shoulder: The Vinaya stipulates that the robe is draped in favor of the right shoulder and the shoulder. The right shoulder is mostly used for worshipping the Buddha, making offerings, repenting, meeting elders, and demonstrating the Dharma, in order to show prudence and dignity.

In favor of the right shoulder, the right shoulder is exposed, so that the robe is bypassed under the right armpit, and then placed on the left shoulder.