This statue is sitting like the Buddha statues, and two of its hands are in the meditation position. The statue also has a dot between its eyes, an urna, which is also found in Buddhism. There are many differences as well. The Shiva has four arms, not just two, and it is holding objects in two of its hands. It also has a snake around its neck, an image that is not seen in the Buddha statues. Which did you include in your response? Check any that apply. Both are sitting with crossed legs. Both have hands in the meditation position. Both have an urna. Only Shiva has four arms, with other objects in two of its hands. Only Shiva has a snake around its neck. Shiva is wearing more jewelry.