Description
Standing Blessing Buddha for Garden 4.5 ft. A collectible vibrant weathered finish statue to lend the illusion of age. Add this artisanal charm o your garden or lawn, that integrates your garden with perfect harmony.
Material: Sandstone Redstone
Dimension(HWL): 54 x 20 x 12 inch
Height: 4.5 ft (Approx.)
Position: Standing
About the statue posture:
It represents the time when he is ready to teach the four noble truths, after attaining enlightenment. The statue is seen standing right hand raised to the shoulder, palm facing outward, figures are upright and joined, gesturing to Abhayamudra. Abhay means fearlessness. Feet are joined in immobile. Left-hand swings along the left side of his body. The facial features show at peace with life.
About Lord Buddha:
Lord “Buddha” the founder of Buddism. Buddha means ” a person who is awake”. Born into a royal family, raised with all lavish and luxury, married, and had a son until the age of twenty-nine he was oblivious about worldly affairs. One day he went to Kapilavastu, on the way he saw an old man, a sick man, and a corpse taken to the cremation ground, each for the first time in his life. Which disquiet him while returning he also encountered a sage who walking in the street with a peaceful expression on his face. So Lord Buddha forsake all worldly things, in search of the ultimate truth and enlightenment. After peregrinating around for six years days and nights he finally found it under Bodhi tree, near Bodh Gaya by meditating deeply for forty-nine days. He discovered human life is about suffering but deep concentration, spiritual awakening, and ethical behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment.
Placement suggestion :
For a soothing walk in your garden or lawn, or to destress yourself, place the master peace there along with some color stone, flowers, plants around it to rejuvenate the tranquil atmosphere around it. You can place him near a water body or fountain, sidewalk, restaurant, park, etc. It represents the earth element so placing him on the Northeast, southwest, and center will be beneficial.
Care: Sandstone statues are more beautiful handling and age, dusting can be done using a cloth or broom.