Elements of Buddhist Iconography

Coomáraswámy, Ananda K.

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“…According to the Buddhist doctrines, lotus is the symbolism of the prop of cosmos formed by apa-dhatu and pruthavi-dhatu, usually expressed as anda and lotus throne in stupa planning. Coomaraswamy (1935) researched the iconography of the lotus in Buddhist stupa deeply. The lotus is the assemblage of Apa (waters), which represents the possibilities of manifestation contained within prakrti (Pali-Sanskrit: substance).…”

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The Research of the Symbolism of Phra That Phanom and Indigenous Ethnoecology Synopsis

Haosheng¹

2021

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Southeast Asian Stupas contains Buddhist iconography having rich symbolism. The symbolism of Buddhist stupa (or chedi) is a kind of arts illustration of Buddha’s intelligence, and it also contains the intricate man-land relationship locally. Localization occurred on the architecture of stupas thereby the indigenous knowledge influenced the symbolism of the traditions of stupas that originated from India. Hence, this paper is dedicated to exploring the relationship between the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the local ethnoecology. By combining the years of fieldwork experience and the related ethnoecological theories, the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the regional man-land relationship could be interpreted in an innovative perspective. In the end, a comprehensive analysis about Mahabhuta symbolism of Phra That Phanom will be conducted to test the paper’s demonstration.

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The Research of the Symbolism of Phra That Phanom and Indigenous Ethnoecology Synopsis

Haosheng¹

2021

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“…Buddhist symbolism is of importance to construct the profound meaning system of Buddhism [62][63][64]. For this reason, Buddhist symbols have been utilized and manifested in many Buddhist artworks and sites to propagate the divine power and presence of Buddha [65].…”

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The Sacred Power of Beauty: Examining the Perceptual Effect of Buddhist Symbols on Happiness and Life Satisfaction in China

Qin

Song

2020

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The theoretical relationship between Buddhism and subjective well-being has gained much academic attention in recent decades. However, the prominent determinants of religiosity remain limited for researchers to understand a holistic picture of religion-informed subjective well-being, particularly in the context of Buddhism. This study has applied a quantitative survey to verify the impact of the aesthetic effects of the Buddhist gesture symbol on Chinese people’s subjective happiness through sequential mediators of life satisfaction and the perceived religiosity. The significance of this study is threefold. Firstly, it aims to enrich the current academic understanding of the religion-informed subjective well-being by introducing a new determinant of the Buddhist symbols. Secondly, the current study investigates the mechanism of how Buddhist symbols could influence happiness by analyzing the sequential mediating roles of religiosity and life satisfaction. Thirdly, this study empirically examines the topic in the context of China to confirm and underpin the theoretical relationship between Buddhism and subjective well-being in relevant research, which has previously focused on Western culture. Our results indicated that the aesthetic perception of the Buddhist gesture symbol positively influenced perceived happiness and life satisfaction. In addition, perceived religiosity and life satisfaction sequentially mediated the perceived happiness after seeing the Buddhist gesture symbol. Our findings contribute to the current academic understanding of religious symbols and their impacts on subjective well-being.

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“…It is in this context that, I think, it is relevant to mention that Buddhism essentially and basically evolved around this philosophy and practice which in character and spirit was essentially in the line with the Vedic tradition. 1 It was inspired by the universal concepts and value-system encompassing not only the whole humanity but all beings -human and animal both, as well as nature.…”

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Role of Buddhist Art in Developing Humanistic Concern

Kamboj

2021

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A glance at the international scenario today exposes an alarming view where the world peace, fraternity and humanistic concern seems to be at stake, perhaps as never before. With the rapid developments during the last few decades specially -fast industrialization, expanding urbanization, intensive commercialization all over the world, man has tended to become some what mechanical and materialistic in his attitudes and behaviour. The changes seem to have virtually detached him from his roots -the essence of being human. This has led to the weakening of his sensitivity and intensity of his emotional responses like compassion and love towards the other members of the society. It will not be exaggeration of the facts to say that man has, more or less, become like a robot who is programmed with the sole attention focused on the physical targets of achieving the material aims and gains, irrespective of their implications being constructive or destructive. His concern for the genuine human welfare and happiness has become secondary. It is this sad state of toda's world which is responsible for disturbing the socio-political equilibrium of the society. Perhaps we all will agree, that now it is high time when serious and concerted efforts need to be made to reestablish those age-old universal values of love, fraternity and compassion amongst the people and to foster concern for the humanity at large without any difference of caste or creed.

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Elements of Buddhist Iconography

Cited by 8 publications

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The Research of the Symbolism of Phra That Phanom and Indigenous Ethnoecology Synopsis

The Research of the Symbolism of Phra That Phanom and Indigenous Ethnoecology Synopsis

The Sacred Power of Beauty: Examining the Perceptual Effect of Buddhist Symbols on Happiness and Life Satisfaction in China

Role of Buddhist Art in Developing Humanistic Concern

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