Buddhas and bodhisattwas
An important way in which Buddhists demonstrate their respect is by paying reverence to Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. In doing so, however, Buddhists do not worship statues as actual incarnations invested with supernatural powers. Instead, the physical images function as symbolic reminders of the particular Buddha’s or Bodhisattva’s inherent virtues and ideals which devotees wish to cultivate within themselves. Statues are also a medium for concentration and inspiration. The following are statues that can be found in IBPS Sweden in Rosersberg.
Sakyamuni Buddha
Inside the middle of the main shrine, stands a prominent statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
On the left side of the main hall, sits another statue named Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (meaning "earths treasure"), in Chinese known as Ti Tsang
Amithaba Buddha
Amitabha Buddha holding a lotus flowers. Amitabha’s name indicates that he is the Buddha of infinite light and boundless life.
Maitreya Bodhisattva
In one of the smaller rooms there is a statue which is well known in the West.
It is a plump and cheerful character who many call the "Happy Buddha".
It is a plump and cheerful character who many call the "Happy Buddha".
Quan Yin Boddhisattva
On the right side of the great altar is a seated statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
Skanda and Sangharama Bodhisattvas
One on the either side of the Sakyamuni Buddha there are Sangharama
(left when facing the shrine) and Skanda (right), or Ch’ieh Lan and Wei T’uo respectively in Chinese.
