What kind of Buddha image
is that? Page 4
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On the left, a painted wooden Buddha image in the Burmese style. On
the right is an example of a "reclining Buddha". It represents Buddha at
the moment of his death, and thus his attainment of Nirvana. The relaxed,
head on hand posture is a conventional way of representing his peaceful
transition.
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