<p>Basically in all south Asian countries Buddhism &amp; Hinduism are the same, which is why Buddhism &amp; Hinduism do not coexist as major religions in any Asian country. At a time in history, the ruling classes chose one of them. Each religion shares the same ideas &amp; images in the social or cultural contexrt. Thus multi-armed deities (e.g., Brahma &amp; Vishnu), bodhisattva and Buddhas can be found in many places and will generally have the same meaning. </p>

<p>As for the picture, it looks Indonesian, possibly Balinese (but I could be wrong).</p>

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`which is why Buddhism & Hinduism do not coexist as major religions in any Asian country` In Singapore for example, surely, co-existent but readily distinguishable.
ChrisW
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Singapore is a modern commercial centre; similar to a western colony; such as Australia
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Dhamma Dhatu
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  <p>"Buddha statues generally show a particular Mudra (a Sanskrit word) or hand gesture."</p>
</blockquote>

<p>~ Cited from: <a href="https://owlcation.com/humanities/Buddha-Statue-Mudras" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Buddha Statue Mudras</a></p>

<ul>
<li>Bhumi Sparsha Mudra</li>
<li>Samadhi / Dhyana Mudra</li>
<li>Abhaya Mudra</li>
<li>Dharma Chakra Mudra</li>
<li>Vitarka Mudra</li>
<li>Vajira Mudra</li>
<li>Uttara Bodhi Mudra</li>
</ul>

<p>Apart from the above listed Mudras there can be a combination of two Mudras or a variation of a Mudra depicted in a statue of Lord Buddha. For example the below statue of Lord Buddha depicts a variation of Abhaya Mudra.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/Stji7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Stji7.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>~ Image source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avukana_Buddha_statue#/media/File:Buda_de_Avukana_-_01.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a></p>

<p>Since the statue you've shown doesn't depict any of the known Mudras, there is a high possibility of being that is not a statue of Lord Buddha.</p>

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Thank you. Yes, I have never seen these types of hand gestures and I have found nothing even remotely close to this figure.
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<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/ltFSW.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ltFSW.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>Please help me identify this statue. Thank you! </p>

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Is this a statue of a six-armed wooden Buddha?
# Is this a statue of a six-armed wooden Buddha?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-12-13)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/ltFSW.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/ltFSW.png)

Please help me identify this statue. Thank you!

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2018-12-13. Score: 3

> "Buddha statues generally show a particular Mudra (a Sanskrit word) or hand gesture."

~ Cited from: [Buddha Statue Mudras](https://owlcation.com/humanities/Buddha-Statue-Mudras)

* Bhumi Sparsha Mudra
* Samadhi / Dhyana Mudra
* Abhaya Mudra
* Dharma Chakra Mudra
* Vitarka Mudra
* Vajira Mudra
* Uttara Bodhi Mudra

Apart from the above listed Mudras there can be a combination of two Mudras or a variation of a Mudra depicted in a statue of Lord Buddha. For example the below statue of Lord Buddha depicts a variation of Abhaya Mudra.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/Stji7.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Stji7.jpg)

~ Image source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avukana_Buddha_statue#/media/File:Buda_de_Avukana_-_01.jpg)

Since the statue you've shown doesn't depict any of the known Mudras, there is a high possibility of being that is not a statue of Lord Buddha.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you. Yes, I have never seen these types of hand gestures and I have found nothing even remotely close to this figure.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-12-13. Score: -3

Basically in all south Asian countries Buddhism & Hinduism are the same, which is why Buddhism & Hinduism do not coexist as major religions in any Asian country. At a time in history, the ruling classes chose one of them. Each religion shares the same ideas & images in the social or cultural contexrt. Thus multi-armed deities (e.g., Brahma & Vishnu), bodhisattva and Buddhas can be found in many places and will generally have the same meaning.

As for the picture, it looks Indonesian, possibly Balinese (but I could be wrong).

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: `which is why Buddhism & Hinduism do not coexist as major religions in any Asian country` In Singapore for example, surely, co-existent but readily distinguishable.  
> **username_1**: Singapore is a modern commercial centre; similar to a western colony; such as Australia  

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