In China, Kuan Yin is the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion and is also the Protectress of Children. Here she is represented as standing on a Lotus petal, on a crest of waves and Lotus blossoms. From the wave rises a Dragon, ready to drink from her vase which holds the nectar of her sompassion. The Dragon symbolizes the creative strength of Heaven and Kuan Yin represents the earth. The green glowing statue is 6" tall and sits on a 3" square base.
This wonderful portable resin shrine is perfect for meditation or sacred space. Traditional Kwan Yin standing flanked by two sacred female deities. This devotional speaks of compassion and peace. 1.91 lbs, 9.5" tall, 8" wide when opened.
This wonderful portable resin shrine is perfect for meditation or sacred space. Kwan Yin meditating flanked by two traditional standing female deities. This devotional speaks of inner peace and serenity. 2.2 lbs, 10" tall, 8" wide when opened.
Gautama Buddha was born in 563 b.c. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddhartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After seeing a decrepid old man, an invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterwards, at age 29, Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to a hermitage where he became the monk Gautama, or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of the Sakyas). One day, meditating under a sacred figtree, he attained perfect illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on he traveled and preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the world. He died at Kusinagara at age 80.
Blessing Buddhas Buddha attained divine knowledge or "Bodhi" after six years of fasting and meditation. After enlightenment, Buddha shared his wisdom with all who asked.
On the right, standing, with both hands open, the resin Buddha reminds us to remain open to the abundant universe.
On the left, with his right hand up, a resin Buddha sends blessings to all, while his left hand receives the blessings of the universe. He looks quietly at the world within. May all beings beings be filled with loving kindness! Buddhas stand 8" high, in perfect detail and come with story card. Choose Right hand blessing Buddha or Open hands Buddha.
This wonderful portable resin shrine is perfect for meditation or sacred space. Tibetan Buddha with male and female Bodhisattvas on either side. Bodhisattva is surrounded by spirits and guides. The bottom are carvings from the animal kingdom representing heaven and earth. 1.4 lbs. 6.5" tall, 8" wide fully opened.
These Buddhas are hand carved from Chinese Oak and then mahogany stained to bring out the rich texture of the wood. Each Buddha is unique!
Meditating Buddha Small - 3" wide by 4" high - Medium - 4" wide by 5" tall - Large - 7" wide by 8" tall - Note - sizes & finishes vary due to the hand-carving
Known as Hotei (Japan) and Pu-Tai (China), these figures embody the ideals of the good life: i.e. health, happiness, prosperity and longevity.
They represent the later Buddhist notions that the good life was indeed attainable in this world. It consisted of self-mastery, a happy demeanor, purposeful endeavor, a deep commitment to the welfare of others and enlightened awareness.
Scholars believe that the Laughing Buddha is in fact modeled on an historical figure, a fat wandering Zen monk named Pu-tai. All sources describe him as obese, with wrinkled forehead, and a white protruding belly which he left uncovered. There was another feature of his bodily appearance that captured attention. Wherever he went, he wore a pu-tai (Japanese Hotei) or cloth-bag. Thus he came to be known as Pu-tai Hoshang or hemp-bag monk. Legend has it that in this bag he carried candy for the children. Over the centuries within China, Buddhist notions of happiness based on self-mastery and enlightened insight were fused with popular Chinese life-ideals of happiness through material prosperity, thus today the hemp sack may be interpreted as filled with gold, filled with happiness, health, and other aspects of abundance.
Happy Hotei's come in many forms. We have a 3 different sets of 6 for you that cover all the bases! Each set includes a story card describing the buddhas from Left to Right: Safe Travel Buddha (on a journey with a hemp sack full of protection), Happy Home Buddha (sitting on a large gold nugget representing solid foundation, with a smaller nugget in his hand to give to others), Love Buddha (sitting in love and compassion), Prosperity Buddha (holding a Ru-Yi Pot or Bowl of Plenty up to the universe for receiving abundance), Long Life Buddha (sitting with his fan hat and enjoying the good life!) and Spiritual Journey Buddha (dressed for the journey in fine robes, with a fan for understanding and a sack to collect insights)
These Buddhas are hand carved from Chinese Oak and then mahogany stained to bring out the rich texture of the wood. Each Buddha is unique!
Laughing Buddha Medium - 4" wide by 5" tall Large - 7" wide by 8" tall - $54.00 backorder Extra Large - 9" wide by 10" tall Note - sizes & finishes vary due to the hand-carving
Mudras are sacred hand gestures. Each gesture is unique and represents a particular aspect of sacredness and life. We offer a selection of 3 brass buddhas, each with a different Mudra. (see details below)
Each Brass figure is 4.5" tall by 3.5" wide by 2/5" deep and weighs over 1/2 pound. Reg - $72.00 SALE! $54.00 each
Abhaya Mudra - Gesture of Protection. The had is lifted to shoulder level with the palm turned outward and all the fingers extended upward.
Varda Mudra - Gesture of Charity or conferring grace. The arm is extended down with the palm facing outwards, fingers extended downwards.
Bhumisparsa Mudra - Gesture of Touching the Earth or Calling the Earth to witness. Right hand is pendant over the right knee, the palm is turned inward and fingers are extended downward towards the lotus throne.