From what period of time did the Buddha statue come from? END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. - Where did you first appear? The reason for this question is because of the periods of the collection of the Tripitaka and the Pāḷi Commentary from the first to the fourth. In it, teaching Buddhists who are monks and nuns and lay people who are close men and women should respect the Great Bodhi tree like respecting the Buddha , they should not cut branches. destructive to the Bodhi tree. Every day, Buddhists are responsible for taking care of and cleaning around the Great Bodhi Tree, which is a sanctuary, worthy of offering offerings to Buddhists who have faith in the Three Jewels. During the reign of King Asoka (Buddhist calendar 218 ), the King was a wise Lord with pure faith in the Three Jewels, protecting during the third collection of the Tripitaka and the Pāḷi Commentary at Asokārāma temple in Pāṭiliputta . In the 236th Buddhist calendar year, the King protected the delegation of 5 Venerables, led by Venerable Mahinda (who is Saint Arahan, the crown prince of King Asoka) who went to Sri Lanka to propagate Buddhism. . At that time, King Devanampiyatissa ruled the island nation of Sri Lanka , a close friend of King Asoka . King Devanampiyatissa and the officials in the court, the people joyfully welcomed the delegation of the Venerable Sangha very solemnly. Delegation of monks and nuns preaching the Dharma, spreading the Buddha's teachings, the King and the officials in the court and the majority of the people arose pure faith in the Three Jewels, some asked for permission to become a monk. Some people apply for permission to take refuge in the Three Jewels, becoming a male and female servant who has taken refuge in the Three Jewels for life. There are also a number of female attendants who want to become ordained as Bhikkhunis; Therefore, Venerable Mahinda sent him back and told King Asoka to send a delegation of Venerable Bhikkhunis to Sri Lanka . Bringing the Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka King Asoka approved to send a delegation of Venerable Bhikkhunis, led by the Venerable Saṃghamittā (Saint Arahan, the princess of King Asoka) as the head of the delegation, the delegation was accompanied by a Bodhi tree. started to grow on the island nation of Sri Lanka . King Asoka performed a ceremony to see off the Bodhi tree very solemnly, the King ordered a messenger to go ahead, to report to King Devanampiyatissa who also made a ceremony to welcome the Bodhi tree for a solemn ceremony. Indeed, King Devanampiyatissa with his court officials and a large number of people were waiting at the marina. When the boat of the delegation of monks and nuns with the Bodhi tree had just arrived, King Devanampiyatissa himself came to welcome the Bodhi tree from the hands of the Venerable Bhikkhunis and welcomed the delegation. The Venerable Bhikkhuni went to the island nation of Sri Lanka . Thus, at that time only the Bodhi tree was planted on the island of Sri Lanka , without mentioning the statue of the Buddha. Therefore, from what period of time is the statue of Buddha? It is difficult to determine exactly, but based on some historical evidence that: – The Buddha statue dates back to the 6th century Buddhist calendar period, by Karika artists who have faith in Buddhism, in the land of Gandharaṭṭha, in ancient Northern India. These artists think: - The Brahmin sect has idols of gods for them to make offerings, Buddhism should also have Buddha statues as a place to worship and make offerings. Therefore, these sculptors studied and studied the 32 main good signs and 80 minor good signs of the Buddha as the basis, as a basis for them to create the first Buddha statue. Another history says: – The first Buddha statue existed around the time of the Buddha calendar 700, after the Buddha passed away Nirvana; sculpted and shaped by artists in the land of Gandharaṭṭha, in ancient North India. Is the Buddha statue suitable for Buddhism? The Buddha image belongs to the Uddissaka cetiya : Cetiya where the person who created the Buddha statue, the Treasure Tower, etc... to worship, worship, and make offerings... so, the Buddha statue is suitable for Buddhism. SYMBOLS OF BUDDHISM * The Great Bodhi Tree is the most special symbol of Buddhism, because the Bodhisattva Siddhattha attained Buddhahood at the bottom of the Great Bodhi Tree. It is the Great Bodhi Tree of Gotama Buddha. Buddhists bow, make offerings to the Great Bodhi Tree as well as make offerings to the Buddha. (as in the story: " The Bodhi tree of Venerable Ānanda "). * The wheel of Zhuan Falun consists of 12 spokes which is the rotation of the Three Tue Wheels : Wisdom learning, wisdom practice, wisdom in the Four Noble Truths (3 x 4 = 12) is the core part of Buddhism. Therefore, the wheel of Zhuan Falun is also a symbol of Buddhism. These two symbols, if any Buddhist has a deep understanding of the Buddhadharma, then they will be able to perceive and know the noble nature of the symbol. Buddha statue is a Buddhist symbol Buddha statue is also a special symbol in Buddhism, Buddha statue is a very vivid image, closest to people, people are easy to feel, very easy to make the deepest impressions. Therefore, the statue of Buddha is a symbol, an image that is easily associated with the Buddha, the highest throne that Buddhists wholeheartedly worship and offer. Statue of Buddha according to the art of each ethnic group The Buddha taught: A Bodhisattva of Perfect Enlightenment in the last incarnation will definitely become a Perfectly Enlightened Buddha, that Bodhisattva has all 32 major good marks of Great Beings and 80 minor good marks. That is the teaching of the Buddha, whose typical image is completely absent; Therefore, sculptors create images according to their imagination, based on the fine arts of their nation to create Buddha statues. In the past, all the early artists sculpted the Buddha image, no one had ever seen the golden body of the Buddha. Each artist has a different concept of beauty and aesthetic ability. Although they have studied and studied the 32 major and 80 minor pawns of the Buddha, each artist's imagination carries the personality and spirit of his people. Therefore, the statue of Gotama Buddha was created through each period, each ethnic group, by each artist with completely different shapes. However, there are also a few lines and features in common, relatively similar; Therefore, when all Buddhists see the worshiping statue, they can recognize it as the Gotama Buddha image.Therefore, they immediately associate the Buddha with the 9 noble virtues, so they generate pure faith, show respect, bow, and offer offerings respectfully. How to worship Buddha statue? The Buddha statue is made of any material, made of cement , iron , bronze, silver, gold or precious stones , or precious wood ; even Buddha made of paper, whether small, large etc ..., then Buddhists nor of salutation where Buddha reinforced concrete, or Buddha copper, Buddha silver, Buddha gold, or precious stone Buddha, or precious wooden Buddha, or paper Buddha, etc. In fact, when Buddhists see and admire that Buddha image, they need to think of the Buddha's 9 graces , so when bowing is bowing to the Buddha's 9 graces ,When making offerings, you make offerings to the Buddha's 9 graces, when reciting the Buddha's blessings, you are reciting the 9 Buddha's graces, etc. Thus, the Buddha image is an external object, to refer to the 9 graces of the Buddha inside his good mind. Therefore, the Buddha image is made of what material, shape, posture ... how different, is just an external form object only. When Buddhists worship, pay respects, make offerings... at the Buddha statue, they must always keep in mind the 9 graces of the Buddha within their kindness. However, the shape and posture of the Buddha statue also have an impact on the thoughts and feelings of Buddhists. Therefore, in the ancient land of India , the sculpture created iconic Buddha in sitting posture was Zhuan Falun , the lower Portuguese delegation, in the middle wheel Zhuan Falun , the two sides have 2 deer and group of 5 bhikkhus . It is a very vivid image, recalling to Buddhists an impression of the past, the first time the Buddha gave a discourse on Zhuan Falun in the deer-liberating forest called Isipatana; for the sake of looking at the 5 bhikkhus :Venerable Koṇḍañña, Venerable Vappa, Venerable Bhaddiya, Venerable Mahānāma and Venerable Assaji. When a Buddhist contemplates the statue of Buddha in the posture of Zhuan Falun, which describes the first historical context in Buddhism, that Buddhist easily develops pure faith in the Three Jewels, but forgets the worries in life, the mind is peaceful and peaceful. Thus, the Buddha image is the object that helps Buddhists generate pure faith in the Three Jewels, it is through this faith that will serve as the basis for all kusala dharmas arising and growing from the kusala kusala dhamma, the rupa world. kusala dharma, formless kusala dharma to the Super Three Realms of kusala dharma, bringing benefit, evolution, and lasting peace. SYMBOLS OF BUDDHISM * The Great Bodhi Tree is the most special symbol of Buddhism, because the Bodhisattva Siddhattha attained Buddhahood at the bottom of the Great Bodhi Tree. It is the Great Bodhi Tree of Gotama Buddha. Buddhists bow, make offerings to the Great Bodhi Tree as well as make offerings to the Buddha. (as in the story: " The Bodhi tree of Venerable Ānanda "). * The wheel of Zhuan Falun consists of 12 spokes which is the rotation of the Three Tue Wheels : Wisdom learning, wisdom practice, wisdom in the Four Noble Truths (3 x 4 = 12) is the core part of Buddhism. Therefore, the wheel of Zhuan Falun is also a symbol of Buddhism. These two symbols, if any Buddhist has a deep understanding of the Buddhadharma, then they will be able to perceive and know the noble nature of the symbol. Buddha statue is a Buddhist symbol Buddha statue is also a special symbol in Buddhism, Buddha statue is a very vivid image, closest to people, people are easy to feel, very easy to make the deepest impressions. Therefore, the statue of Buddha is a symbol, an image that is easily associated with the Buddha, the highest throne that Buddhists wholeheartedly worship and offer. Statue of Buddha according to the art of each ethnic group The Buddha taught: A Bodhisattva of Perfect Enlightenment in the last incarnation will definitely become a Perfectly Enlightened Buddha, that Bodhisattva has all 32 major good marks of Great Beings and 80 minor good marks. That is the teaching of the Buddha, whose typical image is completely absent; Therefore, sculptors create images according to their imagination, based on the fine arts of their nation to create Buddha statues. In the past, all the early artists sculpted the Buddha image, no one had ever seen the golden body of the Buddha. Each artist has a different concept of beauty and aesthetic ability. Although they have studied and studied the 32 major and 80 minor pawns of the Buddha, each artist's imagination carries the personality and spirit of his people. Therefore, the statue of Gotama Buddha was created through each period, each ethnic group, by each artist with completely different shapes. However, there are also a few lines and features in common, relatively similar; Therefore, when all Buddhists see the worshiping statue, they can recognize it as the Gotama Buddha image.Therefore, they immediately associate the Buddha with the 9 noble virtues, so they generate pure faith, show respect, bow, and offer offerings respectfully. How to worship Buddha statue? The Buddha statue is made of any material, made of cement , iron , bronze, silver, gold or precious stones , or precious wood ; even Buddha made of paper, whether small, large etc ..., then Buddhists nor of salutation where Buddha reinforced concrete, or Buddha copper, Buddha silver, Buddha gold, or precious stone Buddha, or precious wooden Buddha, or paper Buddha, etc. In fact, when Buddhists see and admire that Buddha image, they need to think of the Buddha's 9 graces , so when bowing is bowing to the Buddha's 9 graces ,When making offerings, you make offerings to the Buddha's 9 graces, when reciting the Buddha's blessings, you are reciting the 9 Buddha's graces, etc. Thus, the Buddha image is an external object, to refer to the 9 graces of the Buddha inside his good mind. Therefore, the Buddha image is made of what material, shape, posture ... how different, is just an external form object only. When Buddhists worship, pay respects, make offerings... at the Buddha statue, they must always keep in mind the 9 graces of the Buddha within their kindness. However, the shape and posture of the Buddha statue also have an impact on the thoughts and feelings of Buddhists. Therefore, in the ancient land of India , the sculpture created iconic Buddha in sitting posture was Zhuan Falun , the lower Portuguese delegation, in the middle wheel Zhuan Falun , the two sides have 2 deer and group of 5 bhikkhus . It is a very vivid image, recalling to Buddhists an impression of the past, the first time the Buddha gave a discourse on Zhuan Falun in the deer-liberating forest called Isipatana; for the sake of looking at the 5 bhikkhus :Venerable Koṇḍañña, Venerable Vappa, Venerable Bhaddiya, Venerable Mahānāma and Venerable Assaji. When a Buddhist contemplates the statue of Buddha in the posture of Zhuan Falun, which describes the first historical context in Buddhism, that Buddhist easily develops pure faith in the Three Jewels, but forgets the worries in life, the mind is peaceful and peaceful. Thus, the Buddha image is the object that helps Buddhists generate pure faith in the Three Jewels, it is through this faith that will serve as the basis for all kusala dharmas arising and growing from the kusala kusala dhamma, the rupa world. kusala dharma, formless kusala dharma to the Super Three Realms of kusala dharma, bringing benefit, evolution, and lasting peace.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.11/10/2021.