Why Do Depictions of the Buddha from the Second Century

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why do depictions of the Buddha from the second century CE, such as one by Yasadinna showing a standing Buddha (figure 18.11) , show him in bodily form?

• A) Art needed to address the Indian love for sensuality and decoration
• B) The Buddha needed an ushnisha to signal his understanding
• C) Buddhists were hoping to appeal to those who looked to the old ways
• D) People wanted images of the Buddha that they could worship

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