Posture and dress Iconography of Gautama Buddha in Laos and Thailand



modern gigantic rendition of reclining buddha in bunleua sulilat s buddha park.


the buddha depicted wearing monastic robe, of type worn buddhist monks today. robe may shown worn in covering mode (draped on both shoulders) or in open mode (leaving right shoulder , breast uncovered). robe representation of buddha s humility. (gautama prince, renounced world seek enlightenment, , original robe made shroud of corpse.) robe shown diaphanous, transparent or billowing mysteriously, suggesting spiritual power emanating buddha. buddha images draped real robes, renewed periodically, @ major festivals. buddha may shown wearing royal attire, uncommon.







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