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=Buddhist Objects of Prayer=

__Statue of Buddha:__

One important symbol of Buddhist meditation is a Statue of Buddha. These statues come in many different varieties, and whether they are bronze, golden, or wooden they all represent the same thing. A statue of the great enlightened one, Siddartha Gautama, can be found in any Buddhist temple or monastery or in the homes of most Buddhists. These statues are thought to help the believers meditate because the presence of Buddha is with them.

Prayer Flags:

These flags are usually colorful pieces of paper hung on a string with Buddhist mantras written on them. Mantras are phrases that can be spoken once or repeated. Buddhists use these flags to know how many times they must repeat a certain mantra. Mantras can also be written on prayer wheels and counted using prayer beads. Comparison: Tefillin and Prayer Flags

__Sand Mandala__:

The sacred sand mandala is one of the most important meditation objects in Buddhism. These masterpieces are a symbolic representation of the universe and can either be a painting or and array of colorful sands put out on a mat. This symbol may take days or weeks for a Buddhist monk to construct, as they must place each design together by hand.