What are the shapes of the lotus seat where the stone Buddha sits in the temple?

There are also many kinds of pedestals for stone Buddha statues, which are usually divided into multi-layer square pedestals and round lotus pedestals. The square pedestal is basically used for standing Buddha statues, and the circular lotus pedestal is used for standing Buddha statues.

Let's start with the square base. It has no fixed shape, it can be square or rectangular, and it is usually made by stacking multiple layers of stone plates. Technically, Buddhist scriptures and patterns are generally carved on the base, which is characterized by low requirements for sculptors and low price, and is often used as landscape sculptures in squares, parks and other places.

Another kind of rosette is divided into big rosette and small rosette. The diameter determines the difference of the base. Suitable for stone Buddha statues in different sitting positions. The upper part of the base is a lotus, and the lower part is generally a symmetrical lotus of the same type. It can also be a round or square desktop, which is the top layer where the base is different from the ordinary square desktop. The sculptor will carve the lotus leaf on the side very vividly, and the upper part is a platform without further processing. The lotus base actually has many meanings, because the lotus is related to the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha, which is the most typical feature of the Buddha from the beginning, so the meaning is full of Buddha nature, as well as the enlightenment and down-to-earth truth of Buddhism.