Description
Sandstone Buddha Head Sculpture 16 in. Hand-finished by skilled artisans of Odisha. Sat upon a sideboard or in the garden, it will serve a wide-reaching positive impact where ever you place it.
Material: Sandstone / Redstone
Dimension(HWL): 16 x 10 x 10 inch
Statues significance: Lord Buddha has many postures and gestures which speak of different characteristics. But his head remains the same in all his posture. His eyes were closed which depicts his deep meditative state, along with an awakened mind. The circular dot on his forehead represents his supernatural vision and spiritual awakening. His lengthened earlobes depict his ability to hear the sound of the world (suffering). His smirk smile depicts his awakening of self despite the suffering and understanding of the universe. The crown on his head, depicts the wisdom and the supreme power of enlightenment.
About Buddha: Lord Gautama Buddha was born as a prince of the Shakya clan. His father king Shudhodana raised him with all means and deep pockets until the age of twenty-nine Lord Buddha was married and had a son. one day he confront what a human face in his life, like illness, old age, and death. He realized no wealth or power, can save from the universal distress, illness, old age, and death, everyone has to go through it. So he left all the lavish life and went in search of a way to escape from this suffering. Which took him six years. And finally found under a Bodhi tree by meditating deeply for 49 days. He attains enlightenment. He is known as the enlightened one “A KNOWER”.
Placement suggestion and use:
If you want to grow in the academic sector then keeping a Buddha head in the study room or kids’ bedroom facing east will rip your benefit. Apart from the spiritual importance, it proved to be a beautiful décor piece. Sat him in the console or sideboard of your corridor, or living room. You can place it alone or with a few other figurines, or between two lamps or botanical vases. If you have a tiny balcony garden then place him among the flower pots, it will create an impressive décor.
Care: Dust the surface of the statue with a broom or cotton cloth, to get rid of dust compile.