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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
An image or statue of the Buddha, used as a focus for reverence and reflection on his example and teachings.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 2.5 · Paper 2
Revise: Objects of DevotionA buddharupa is an image or statue of the Buddha. A shrine is a dedicated sacred space where an image and other devotional objects may be arranged. These can be found in shared places of worship, such as temples and monastery shrine rooms, as well as in people’s homes.
Specification 3.5 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
An image or statue of the historical Buddha or another being believed to have attained Buddhahood.
Link each object to its use and purpose: for example, a buddharupa focuses attention and inspires commitment to the Buddha’s teachings.
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A buddharupa is an image or statue of the historical Buddha or another being believed to have attained Buddhahood. Buddharupas are often symbolic representations of the Buddha and his path to enlightenment.
