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Buddha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1103 words)
A Buddha is fully awakened and has realized the ultimate truth of life (Dharma), and thus ended (for himself) the suffering which unawakened people experience in life.
A Buddha does recognize the unchanging nature of the Dharma, which is an eternal principle, and an unconditioned and timeless phenomenon.
Buddhas are frequently represented in the form of statues and paintings.
Jade Buddha Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (635 words)
These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 metres tall, 3 tonnes), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing Buddha's death.
In 1956, a ceremony was held at the temple by the Shanghai Buddhist Association to celebrate the 2500th anniversary of Gautama Buddha's enlightenment.
The Jade Buddha Chamber is in the northern section of the temple, on the second floor.
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