Buddha Sculpture: How To Choose The Right One

Buddha sculpture has become very popular today, be it for homes, resorts or offices. People are buying more and more Buddha statues and as such various styles, shapes and colours of Buddha sculpture are appearing in the market. With so many designs different kinds of statues available it can be very difficult to choose the right one suiting one's needs and preferences.

There are a lot of things that should be kept in mind before buying Buddha sculpture. First of all, on should be clear as to why one wants a Buddha statue. The main reason anyone buys a Buddha statue is for inner peace. Worshipping a statue of Buddha helps one understand and remember His teachings.

If one wants to have a great life then the Laughing Buddha would be an ideal choice. For one who wants to tame one's mind, the statue of Buddha meditating would be a great option.
While buying a Buddha statue one should be very careful to make sure that one is buying a genuine piece. One has to find out where the statue was made originally. One must ensure that one avoids all the poor replicas of the genuine statues that are available in the market. Most artists who make genuine Buddha statues are usually form Nepal.

One should also know how to judge the quality of the sculpture. This is usually done by observing the face of the statue. If the quality of the face is good then one can be sure that the sculpture is of a good quality. The ears are also another good indicator of the quality of the sculpture. Good artists make sure that statues Buddha have long ears. One should also look at the designs on the body of the sculpture. Good quality statues have exquisite designs on the body.

There are a various types of Buddha statues available. One can find wood Buddha, gold Buddha or even jade Buddha. One therefore, can choose form a wide selection of sculptures.