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- In Buddhism, the Lion's throne symbolizes the Buddha's authoritative position while teaching dharma, akin to a lion's powerful roar. It represents Shakyamuni Buddha's majestic seat, from which he radiated transformative light.
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Buddha Shakyamuni is referred to as Lion of the Shakya (his clan) and is therefore depicted seated on the lion throne. Long before that time (6th-century BCE) the lion had assumed its association with royalty in general, and especially the role of vehicle [Skt. vahana) "familiar" or animal associated with divinity.
- Lion’s Gaze Parable
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- Lions in Buddhism: Symbolizing The Freedom and Fearlessness of Wisdom
The Lion’s Gaze parable is first attributed (I believe) to Padmasambhava, as explained by T. Dogyal and P. Sherab in “The Lion’s Gaze”: A ripened continuous insight gives us the steadiness and courage of a lion’s gaze. No matter how many times the parable is retold, the wisdom remains timeless. The great Yogi Milarepa, like Padmasambhava and Shakya...
Milarepa, the great Buddhist sage, echoed the lion-like wisdom of Shakyamuni Buddha. Long before images of Buddha finally appeared — in the first centuries after Buddha’s paranirvana there were no images or statues of Buddha; the lion was one of the representative symbols of Buddha (together with iconic symbols such as the footprints of the Buddha....
Buddha himself was represented by the lion. He was called “The Lion of the Shakya” (Shakya was his people or clan) — and he is frequently depicted sitting on a lion as a throne. His speech was the “lion’s speech.” His spiritual sons (in Mahayana Buddhism) were “Buddha’s lions.” The symbol of the lion — and the snow lion especially — often appeared ...
The lion is one of the 5 totem animals in Buddhist mythology. The 8 lions accompanying Buddha on his throne represent the Bodhisattva disciples.
The lion, as king of all beasts, is a symbol of Shakyamuni Buddha - who is also known Shakyasimha (Tib. Sakyasenge), the 'Lion of the Sakya Clan'. The lion is therefore one of the prime symbols of Buddhism itself.
Shakyasimha (Tib. Sakyasenge). is a symbol of a lion representing the king of all beasts. The 'Lion of the Sakya Clan'. [1] The lion in this aspect is used as a symbol of Buddhism itself. [2] Like a Buddha, Padmasambhava as the Second Buddha, is also called Shakyasimha. [3]
Whenever Buddha is shown seated there are eight lions -- one at each corner of the base or dais -- supporting his lotus throne. The Lion is one of Buddhism's most potent symbols. Traditionally, the lion is associated with regality, strength and power.
