Question

Before the Gandhara period, Buddhists were averse to depicting the Buddha in human form. They represented him and the chief events of his life through symbols:

1. The elephant or the lotus, for his birth
2. The horse for his renunciation
3. The stupa for his final nirvana
4. An empty throne, an umbrella or a lotus flower for Buddha
Choose the code for correct statements

A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B Only 2 and 3
C Only 1 and 4
D None of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]