Why is buddha's statue 'obese'? Buddha, is said to have been 'skinny' (obviously from meditating, and not eating well??) Then why is his image illustrated as a 'fat guy'/'big boned'/'overweight'/Whatever you wanna call it.. And what about the ears? Why are they long, and hangy?

Religion & Culture So I kinda found out that if I really wanna learn about a specific culture/religion, Taking a class at college is not the 'right' way to go. There's so much to culture, that a simple class just won't teach you enough. Same goes to religion. I learn one thing one day, and then try to talk about it with my friends (who are from that culture/religion), but then they tell me another thing.. So while i'm trying to sound 'smart', I end up being corrected !! :P haha But it's alright.. i won't give up, finally found something i enjoy doing: Getting an insight on other cultures/religions! (and language, of course, comes along ;)