Explain the iconography of the Amida Buddha.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The Buddha’s hairstyle is a topknot that symbolizes his enlightenment.
2. The Buddha’s long earlobes reveal that he was a wealthy prince before he sought religious truth.
3. He wears a simple garment to represent his humble life after enlightenment.
4. His lotus-flower throne symbolizes that enlightenment can be achieved in the midst of life much like a lotus flower can bloom in a stagnant pond.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. playing the radio B. playing native instruments C. singing D. playing European instruments
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