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Colleen

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Because he was meditating for 7 years under a tree and his fingernails grew through his hands so he couldn't stand up.

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FISH-O

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Actually he is not always depicted in the sitting position.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconography_of_Gautama_Buddha_in_Laos_and_Thailand

http://www.touropia.com/famous-buddha-statues/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/11/11-amazing-buddha-statues_n_795206.html#s204466&title=Monywa_Buddhas_Myanmar

Most of the Buddhas that I have are sitting but the one at my front door is standing.

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daren1

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Maybe cause he was so big his legs couldn't support his weight.....

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eggplant

Have you done any research?
Why the Buddha sits in meditation
There are several reasons to sit that way while meditating. The first is simply practical: if you sit for a long period of time, you could fall asleep or tip over. Sitting up in the lotus position is very stable and comfortable, once you get used to it. Another reason for sitting that way is that the position keeps the natural curves of your spine balanced, which means you won’t get tired or sore even if you sit for a long period of time. Not only that, but its easy to keep warm while sitting that way. There are said to be seven centers of spiritual energy or chakras in the body, and sitting in the lotus position facilitates the balance and flow of energy through those chakras.

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