1.Overall FormWisdom, Spiritual Knowledge, and Serenity—the abode of the enlightened consciousness.

                          2. Closed/Half-Closed EyesA balance of consciousness—meditating inward (spiritual awareness) while being mindful of the world (outward awareness).

                         3.Ushnisha (Cranial Bump)The large, pointed protuberance on the top of the head.

                         4.This is one of the 32 characteristics of a Great Man and symbolizes the expanded wisdom and spiritual attainment after enlightenment.

                         5.Urna (Dot on Forehead)The small dot between the eyebrows (sometimes represented as a tuft of hair) symbolizes the “Third Eye” or supernatural sight and spiritual insight.

                         6.Elongated EarlobesA reminder of the Buddha’s early life as Prince Siddhartha, who wore heavy, expensive earrings.]

                         7.The empty, stretched lobes signify his renunciation of material wealth and commitment to the spiritual path.

                         8.Golden FinishIn iconography, gold (or yellow) represents renunciation, humility, and spiritual perfection—the radiant light of the Buddha’s truth.