Consider the following statements regarding statues of Walking Buddha....
Statement 1: The statues of Walking Buddha depicts either beginning his journey toward enlightenment or returning after giving a sermon.
The statement is correct. The statues of Walking Buddha do depict either the beginning of his journey toward enlightenment or his return after giving a sermon. This posture is known as the "Walking Buddha" or "Walking Meditation Buddha" and is often seen in Buddhist art.
The Walking Buddha posture represents the Buddha taking steps on his path towards enlightenment or returning from his journey to share his teachings with others. It symbolizes the continuous effort and progress on the spiritual path.
Statement 2: This is the most common of the Buddha postures and is seen mainly in south-east Asia.
The statement is incorrect. The Walking Buddha posture is not the most common of the Buddha postures. The most common and iconic posture of the Buddha is the sitting or meditating posture, known as the "Lotus position" or "Buddha in meditation." This posture is widely recognized and seen in various Buddhist traditions and regions.
While the Walking Buddha posture is indeed seen in southeast Asia, it is not the most prevalent or widespread posture. The Walking Buddha statues can be found in countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, but they are not as commonly depicted as the sitting Buddha statues.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as the statues of Walking Buddha do represent either the beginning or the end of his journey towards enlightenment. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the Walking Buddha posture is not the most common among Buddha postures and is not seen as widely as the sitting or meditating Buddha posture. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, which states that only statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements regarding statues of Walking Buddha....
The Walking Buddha is either beginning his journey toward enlightenment or returning after giving a sermon. This is the least common of the Buddha postures, and is seen mostly in Thailand.