The highest of the order and the most enlightened one, sits on a slightly visible distinctive looking three legged pedestal that has wings like ends and a circular fan base from the front. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher and a spiritual teacher who lead the disciples towards a path free from material environment and values, towards the greatest knowledge and wisdom. He had a view of the four great sights- an old man, a sick man, a dead man and homeless holy man, so went on to be a mendicant and eventually became a religious leader for the people.