Looking at a Buddha statue is like looking into the very face of divinity. The aura generated around each piece - figurine, statue or impression, is created to spread an awareness of the divinity within each one of us. Today, Buddha Statues inspire and adorn every kind of social setting, from the Feng Shui designed restaurant, to the curio shop to the modern home and office. The images are on tapestries, jewelry, linen and even upholstery. However, nothing compares to beholding the sight of a carefully crafted Buddha statue on a mantle piece or at the threshold of a room.
What makes the Buddha statue special?
A Buddha statue has the ability to completely transform a living space. It helps those in close contact to introspect and develop inner qualities. Around the world and across many Asian cultures, the statue is revered as one that brings happiness and good fortune. It is associated with inspiration and all the prerequisites of a good life. The very imagery associated with the Buddha is part of the central philosophy. All the statues now crafted and made available online as well as offline are designed to be tranquil, consistently evoking faith and serenity. At the same time, a touch of gold or ornamentation makes the same statue resplendent with a splendor tha3t is timeless in appeal.
The various statues of the Buddha also
depict the eight auspicious symbols - the conch, fly whisk, lotus blossom,
endless knot, parasol, water urn, twin fish and the wheel of dharma. Statues
depicting the auspicious knot of hair on the Buddha's head are also popular,
for their symbolism with his spiritual wisdom. A Buddha statue is invested in
by different people for different reasons. While for most it depicts an
aesthetically appealing timeless piece of art, for some the statue is more than
clay or metal or ceramic - it symbolizes peace of mind in situations that throw
up conflicting emotions. It is an art to comprehend the significance of one.
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