I visited a few temples before it was explained that there are seven different Buddhas or Buddha postures, one for each day of the week.  To determine the Buddha or Buddha posture that represents you, you need to know what day of the week you were born.  Before you start visiting the temples or Thailand in general, know which Buddha represents you by looking up what day you were born on by just typing your date of birth into Google.  My day ended up being Saturday. 

Throughout Bangkok and Thailand, you will see the different postures represented, like the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho which represents those born on Tuesday.  Each of these seven poses represent certain significances and different personality traits. 

Sunday Buddha – Pang Thawai Net – The Sunday Buddha translates to “Seven Days Looking”.  The Sunday Buddha is always in a standing position with its arms crossed in front with the right hand always covering the left.  This Buddha represents time soon after obtaining enlightenment after standing for 7 consecutive days in front of a Bodhi tree without blinking. 

Being born on Sunday means you are deemed to be respected, wise and loved by friends and family. 

Monday Buddha – Pang Ham Yati – The posture of the Monday Buddha is in a standing position with the right hand raised to shoulder height with the palm(s) facing out.  This Buddha represents pacifying relatives after returning from heaven after being gone for three months’ and finding relatives arguing about waters flowing through their respective lands with Buddha being able to stop arguing and to help them compromise.

Being born on Monday means you are a serious person who loves to travel and has an exceptional memory.

Tuesday Buddha – Pang Sai Yat – The Tuesday Buddha is represented by the reclining Buddha which lays on its right side with its head resting on its right hand with its toes perfectly aligned and pointing straight out.  This represents Buddha trying to make himself bigger than the evil Asura Rahu to lower the pride of Asura Rahu.  In Thia Buddhism, Asura Rahu is the asura (evil being) who is portrayed with a black half body and is usually shown swallowing the sun or the moon.  Seeing the size of Buddha in its relaxed position led to Asura Rahu succumbing to Buddha and accepting the Buddhist teachings. 

Being born on Tuesday means you are an active person, brave and serious in nature. 

Wednesday Buddha – Pang Umbat – The Wednesday Buddha posture of standing with both hands in front wrapped around an “alms” bowl (or bowl of giving).  This statue represents caring for others.  This statue shows “gather alms” (or the act of giving charity to another) which then offered the giver good karma or respect.

Unlike other Buddha days, this middle of the week day characteristics are broken down further to whether you were born in the morning or evening. 

If you were born in the morning your tendencies are being artistic, polite and emotional.

If you were born in the evening, then you are hardworking and honest. 

Thursday Buddha – Pang Samti – The Thursday Buddha or the Meditating Buddha is represented in a seated posture with the hands resting in the lap.  It is said that Buddha received bundles of grass which he scattered and then sat on vowing to stay seated until reaching full enlightenment. 

Being born on Thursday suggests you are honest, peaceful and relaxed as viewed by this Buddha’s posture.

Friday Buddha – Pang Ram Pueng – With the Friday Buddha the statue is standing with arms crossed on the chest with the right hand over the left.  This posture reflects on silent determination and tolerance for others. 

Being born on Friday means your personality leans you toward being friendly, ambitious and fun-loving.  

Saturday Buddha – Pang Nak Prok – The Saturday Buddha is shown in full lotus meditation position under protection of the Naga Muchalinda.  Muchalinda is a naga (serpent king) in Buddhism.  It is said this pose reflects the time after enlightenment when the Naga King protected a meditating Buddha against exposure to heavy rainfall and flooding by using its multi-headed hood for shelter and its coiled serpent body for lifting the Buddha above the flood water. 

People born on Saturday tend to be calm, logical and introverted. 

This give you a good understanding of the Buddha that represents you so when you are visiting Buddhist temples around Thailand you know what the statues represent, and which statue represents you.