If you search 'Buddha Ears' on Google, you will find something similar to the following, explaining why the Buddha has elongated earlobes, like this Greek man who was sitting beside me at an ice cream shop.
"The Buddha is often depicted with elongated earlobes, a visual symbol representing wisdom, compassion, and the ability to hear the suffering of all beings. These long ears, sometimes adorned with earrings in depictions of the Buddha as a prince, signify his renunciation of worldly possessions and his focus on spiritual enlightenment. The symbol is also linked to the concept of "Buddha-ear," which represents the profound ability to listen and understand reality."
