In the past era of Buddhism, the devotees were not used statues of Lord Buddha. Instead, the religious of Buddhism is consists of several type of images which symbolizes lord Buddha and his teachings like the wheels of law, the lotus, the Bodhi tree and the footprints of Lord Buddha. Ultimately, the image of lord Buddha is one of the most renowned representation in the Buddhist religion but these past remains quite important and are frequently used by the follower. These things are highly preferred in Theravada Buddhist countries like Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Mostly the religion of Buddhism highlights the practices over only the beliefs. It is also necessary for right practice in Buddhism, but the faith really centers on the accurate understanding of ultimate reality and human nature. After all, Lord Budha was called the enlightened one. After he got the enlightenment he taught his followers the way of remove the pain that starts with understanding the right nature of the world. Whereas, the knowledge provided by Buddha is so much important only insofar because it is truly practical. During his life line he rejected rumor on such matters like god, the afterlife, the universe and sometime he urging his followers to focus instead on believing four noble truths.
Buddhist religion always symbolizes the cultures it came into contact with. It is particularly true in Tibet Buddhism that has established a rich symbolic tradition. The major attraction of this Tibetan Buddhism are the eight pious symbols which is called as Ashtamangala in Sanskrit language. You will see these eight auspicious symbols in the flag of Tibet which are incorporated with thangkas and mandalas and most used in the form of ritual art. Wheel of life is another important symbol in this religion which is a symbolic representation of cosmos as understood by Buddhist religion in Tibet.
The Buddhist artwork is one kin of extension of mastery of metal. It may be round or large. Made from gold, silver or beads. Here you can vast range of jewelry collections which varies from bracelets necklaces, rings and anklets. Through these items they can carry the portable vestments. The most common Tibetan accessories are Amulets which are used to ward off evil and bring the good spirit. Most the Buddhist followers used the pendant which re deity-inspired and adorned with corals, turquoise and pearls. Another major symbol in Buddhist are colors. Specially they follow five colors like yellow, white, green, red and blue an follow one symbolic hand gestures which is called as mudras. In this article we have lots of information about Buddhism history and symbols. To explore such things, you need to go for a Buddhist tour.