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Admire ancient Buddha's birth statues in Nghe An

Huy Thu• May 21, 2024 20:36

(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, many pagodas in Nghe An still preserve ancient Buddha's birth statues with profound spiritual and religious meanings.

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In the system of Buddha statues in pagodas in general, the Buddha's birth statue is small in size and is worshiped in the middle, bottom row, and front row of the altar. In the photo: The Buddha's birth statue is worshiped at Bao Lam pagoda, Hoa Thanh commune (Yen Thanh). Photo: Huy Thu
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The Buddha's birth statue depicts the image of a newborn Buddha standing upright on a lotus platform, with a round face, long ears, one hand pointing to the sky, the other pointing to the ground. In the photo: Buddha's birth statue at Thuan Hau Pagoda, Bac Thanh Commune (Yen Thanh). Photo: Huy Thu
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Although there are not many ancient Buddha statues in pagodas in the province, they are quite unique. There are differences between the statues in their expressions, facial expressions, clothing, postures, etc. The Buddha statue in Thuan Hau pagoda (Yen Thanh) is considered to have all the parts: Buddha image, lotus platform, nine dragons, pedestal. In the photo: An elaborately carved pedestal. Photo: Huy Thu
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In addition, the wooden relief at Thuan Hau Pagoda (Yen Thanh) also shows a unique and strange image of Buddha's birth with his legs bent down and his feet spread out to the sides. Photo: Huy Thu
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The Buddha's birth statue at Ba But Pagoda, Lam Son Commune (Do Luong) is considered a beautiful statue with a nine-dragon ring carved with 9 sharp dragons. The newborn Buddha wears short pants, has a prominent chest and belly, and still has the original paint. Photo: Huy Thu
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The Buddha's birth statue at Giai Pagoda in Thanh Khai Commune (Thanh Chuong) has a big belly, legs covered with layers of pants and are crafted in one piece. Photo: Huy Thu
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According to legend, when Buddha was born, there were 9 dragons spraying water to bathe him. Therefore, the statue of the newborn Buddha in Vietnam is often placed under a dome carved with 9 dragons flying around, interspersed with clouds... called the nine-dragon ring. In the photo: The ancient nine-dragon ring at Giai Pagoda (Thanh Chuong). Photo: Huy Thu
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The ancient Buddha statues in pagodas in the province are mainly made of wood, lacquered and gilded. During the process of restoring and embellishing pagodas, some statues were repainted. In the photo: The Buddha statue in Son Hai pagoda, Nghi Yen commune (Nghi Loc) has a graceful and expressive beauty. Photo: Huy Thu
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Compared to many other statues, the Buddha's birth statue at Duc Son Pagoda, Nam Dan Town (Nam Dan District) has a strange structure with the image of a lotus leaf hanging down to cover the head and stylized pants shaped like many layers of clouds. Photo: Huy Thu
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Although the exact age has not been determined, the Buddha's birth statues preserved in pagodas in the province have been around for a long time. Many statues are stained by time, with peeling paint that has existed for hundreds of years. Photo: Huy Thu
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Ancient Buddha's birth statues contain many profound spiritual, religious and artistic values. Through these statues, people can understand more about the birth of Buddha, the image of the newborn Buddha, the ancient concept of Buddha's birth, the wood carving profession... In the photo: Buddha's birth statue at Can Linh Pagoda (Vinh City) with a nine-dragon ring with 9 dragons and a unique angel image. Photo: Huy Thu

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