What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography? (a) The meditation of the Buddha (b) The Buddha’s First Sermon (c) The Buddha’s Mahaparinibbana (d) The Buddha’s Mahabhinishkramana

UPSC 2026 Question

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?

  • A. The meditation of the Buddha
  • B. The Buddha's First Sermon
  • C. The Buddha's Mahaparinibbana
  • D. The Buddha's Mahabhinishkramana
Correct Answer: Option A