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13-07-2020, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim here
Of course there are no "typical", since representation of gods depends of the sculptor's/orderer's vision.
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When it comes to Maitreya, there are certain things that stand out so a person knows it is Maitreya. The same holds true for the other Buddhas.
Some people look at a Buddha statue and think it is only the current Buddha but it might be one of the other Buddhas.
Maitreya is currently ruling in Tusita Heaven.
It is claimed a monk visited Maitreya and received the Tantra teachings we have today. If a person goes into a deep enough state, they can visit Maitreya and receive some of his teachings.
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13-07-2020, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJohn
When it comes to Maitreya, there are certain things that stand out so a person knows it is Maitreya. The same holds true for the other Buddhas.
Some people look at a Buddha statue and think it is only the current Buddha but it might be one of the other Buddhas.
Maitreya is currently ruling in Tusita Heaven.
It is claimed a monk visited Maitreya and received the Tantra teachings we have today. If a person goes into a deep enough state, they can visit Maitreya and receive some of his teachings.
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Thank you for lending me some of your knowledge of Maitreya. |
14-07-2020, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim here
Thank you for lending me some of your knowledge of Maitreya.
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You are very much welcomed.
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Happiness is the result of an enlightened mind whereas suffering is caused by a distorted mind.
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14-07-2020, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim here
Of course there are no "typical", since representation of gods depends of the sculptor's/orderer's vision.
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I wrote Sculptors/Artists not orderer's Tim 
I love the big fat and laughing jolly depiction, it's joyful. |
14-07-2020, 06:45 AM
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Maitreya Statue's.
Maiteya Statue's/Paintings use different hand gestures (Buddhist mudras). which are very important because they reveal the Statue/Paintings meaning and tell a story about the inspirational virtue of the depicted Buddha...
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14-07-2020, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJohn
Asala is also known as Dharma day is celebrated on the full moon which will occur for most people on Sunday July 5th.
Will you be celebrating that day?
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In the East, this day is very important day but in the West, it hardly is even mentioned.
I take this......... as just being just another difference between Eastern Buddhism (where Buddhism began) and Western Buddhism.
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Happiness is the result of an enlightened mind whereas suffering is caused by a distorted mind.
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15-07-2020, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BigJohn
In the East, this day is very important day but in the West, it hardly is even mentioned.
I take this......... as just being just another difference between Eastern Buddhism (where Buddhism began) and Western Buddhism.
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I don't understand why people just want to point out the differences as right or wrong, while they should be celebrated. ( I'm not telling you are doing that)
Differences make us change.
Differences make us grow.
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15-07-2020, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sky123
I wrote Sculptors/Artists not orderer's Tim
I love the big fat and laughing jolly depiction, it's joyful. |
I know, but it works too lol
Do you have a link to a picture of the statue you mentionned ? I'm curious about it.
Sorry for the late reply ! |
15-07-2020, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim here
I know, but it works too lol
Do you have a link to a picture of the statue you mentionned ? I'm curious about it.
Sorry for the late reply !
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maitreya-La.../dp/B07WK39TZ7
But as I said previously there are no typical one's so you will find many variations. I enjoy this one that reminds me of Children jumping all over their Dad when he's been away from home and returned 
https://images.app.goo.gl/KURmcuccmMo5Q8k47
This one is joyful |
15-07-2020, 09:11 AM
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It's awesome ! Thank you for sharing
Yes it does look like children with their finally returned dad hahah |
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