Material Dimension

Question 1

Material Dimension meaning

Answer 1

The material dimension describes how religions lead to the creation of material artifacts – from sculptures and artwork to buildings and cities. The material dimension of religion provides evidence for historians and archaeologists but also enriches the lives of contemporary religious adherents as their beliefs and traditions find life in the world through physical media.

Question 2

Buddha Image: Meditation pose

Answer 2

Symbol of his enlightenment

Question 3

Buddha Image: Calling Mother Nature

Answer 3

Buddha called Mother Nature to help him defeat maras army and she washed them away with the water from her hair.

Question 4

Buddha Image: Awaiting death

Answer 4

After the enlightenment of Buddha, he decided to teach about his enlightenment

Question 5

Emerald Buddha

Answer 5

In Thai society the emerald buddah is believed to bring legitimacy and prosperity to those who possess it

believed to bring legitimacy and prosperity to all those who possess it. Thus kings throughout the region have desired to have the Emerald Buddha preside over and bring good favor to their capitals.

Question 6

Wat Phra kaew

Answer 6

The temple of the emerald Buddha and it is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand