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Soapstone Buddha Statue in Abhaya Mudra

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Abhaya Mudra Soapstone Buddha

This hand carved soapstone Buddha has a distinct Cambodian style. Lord Buddha is in the abhaya mudra also known as the protection gesture and is seated on a double lotus throne. He is depicted with heavy eyelids that evoke a mood of introspection and detachment, enhanced by the hint of a smile on the full lips. The distended earlobes, a legacy of Prince Siddhartha’s discarding his heavy gold jewelry further indicates the Buddha’s enlightened status. A simple yet elegant carving. There are two parts to this piece (which are attached), the Buddha and its double row lotus base. It is unpolished and thus has a matte finish.
This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of Cambodia. Every piece is truly unique!

Large Balinese Buddha Statues in Sharanagamana Mudra

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Large Balinese Buddha

With blessings of loving kindness, we have sourced two magnificent Balinese Buddha statues, both carved from a solid piece of wood by the same artist. The muted colors of these pieces are absolutely stunning. Both of the Buddhas are depicted in sharanagamana mudra, also known as the gesture of giving refuge and protection. The circle made with the fingers symbolizes the taking of refuge as the union of method and wisdom, and the three extended fingers represent the Three Jewels of the Buddha, dharma and sangha as the objects of refuge.

Vajrasattva Copper Statue with Dorje and Ghanta, 14″

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Vajrasattva Copper Primordial Buddha of all Mandalas

Vajrasattva, also known as the primordial Buddha of all Mandalas, symbolizes the purification of delusions that obscure minds. Vajrasattva holds in front of his heart a vajra (dorje), representing the mind’s enlightened essence. Above his left thigh he holds a bell (ghanta), representing insight into the empty nature of reality.  Vajrasattva stands for the total purification of the afflictive passions that lead to unfavorable rebirths. Through Vajrasattva‘s hundred-syllable mantra, the shroud covering enlightened awareness can be completely removed.

This Vajrasattva statue is inlaid with semi-precious stones. He wears a beautifully carved robe and a mukut over his head. He sits in the meditative pose above a single lotus base.

The base of the piece is sealed with a double vajra symbolizing the balance of the four elements and harmony of the four directions. There are 2 separate pieces to this statue, the Buddha and the base.

This lost wax method copper sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand cast by the very talented artists of the beautiful country of Nepal. Every piece is truly unique!

Buddha Head Gilded Wood Cambodian Statue, 10″

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Buddha head cambodian gilded wood statue

Lord Buddha is depicted with heavy eyelids that evoke a mood of introspection and detachment, enhanced by the hint of a smile on His full lips. The distended earlobes, a legacy of Prince Siddhartha’s discarding of his heavy gold jewelry, further indicates the Buddha’s enlightened status.

About Wood Lacquering & Gilding: The artisans begin this process by sizing the wood, before applying colors made with natural pigments. The pieces can be adorned with copper or gold leaf gilding. Pieces that are glossy are sanded and polished in order to give them their glossy finish. Some pieces may be lacquered, smoothed and then varnished.

This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the very talented artists of Cambodia.