4. Subinda (or Nandimitra), called in Chinese Tuota

Luohan, or "The Raised Pagoda Arhat."

Tradition says Subinda was the last disciple to meet the Buddha before the Blessed One "achieved Final Nirvana" (died). As the pagoda often represents the remains of the Buddha's body, the legend says that Subinda carried the pagoda to remind himself of the Buddha's earthly presence--this may be because Subinda was near when he passed.
Subinda may also be seen, in some temples, snapping his fingers, alluding to how quickly enlightenment may take place. This may also indicate the impermanence of things: he had just met the Buddha, and then he was gone!

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