Statues of the Buddha that show him reclining on his right side symbolize:
a. his entry into full nirvana at death.
b. the blessing of those venerating the statue.
c. his observation of the Four Passing Sights.
d. his entry into insight meditation.
a. his entry into full nirvana at death.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Statues of the Buddha sometimes depict him reclining on his right side symbolizing his entry into full nirvana at death.
b, c & d. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal positions called mudras.
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