2006-09-06 20:58:07 · 9 answers · asked by Jason B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
Tinkerbell is right.
According to his story, the Buddha was a prince before he became who he is. He wore heavy expensive jewelry back in those days. The weight of the jewelry stretched his earlobes.
2006-09-07 00:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The length of the earlobes represents the wisdom of the bearer. Statues of disciples of Buddha (Lohan) also have long earlobes (though not as long) and you can touch the earlobes on all these statues to try and gain wisdom yourself.
As for the origin, I'm only guessing, but age is also a sign of wisdom and ears continue to grow throughout life so may have become a symbol of wisdom. Doesn't explain why big noses aren't also included.
2006-09-10 03:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by qatpoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A buddha is an enlightened one, and the long earlobes symbolize that enlightenment.
2006-09-10 05:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my culture, long earlobes means intelligence and healthy mentality.
2006-09-06 21:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Long life
2006-09-08 05:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mecoves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is caused by wearing heavy earrings
2006-09-06 21:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by tinkerbell 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To distract you from looking at his FAT BELLY!
2006-09-06 21:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think it has something to do with elephants
2006-09-06 21:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by Breeze 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so you can rub his ears, cant remember what for. luck, money prosperity, WHATEVER.
2006-09-08 07:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by smudger1201 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋