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Buddha Sculpture - Buddha - Antique Khmer Style Seated Wood Buddha Statue Teaching Mudra - 28cm/11"

Is it good to have a Buddha statue?

Without trying to give away spoilers for this article, the short answer is yes.

Owning a statue of the Buddha is a positive experience for anybody who wishes to cultivate a space of mindfulness in their home.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Chinese Style Seated Bronze Many Buddha Adoration Buddha - 34cm/14"

Why buy a Buddha statue?

It is important to remember that Buddhism is all about a personal journey, meaning there are many reasons to bring a Buddha statue into your home, office or practice as well as many different types of Buddha statue to choose from.

The key element of Buddha statues is that they help communicate and remind individuals of the Buddha’s teachings by helping to focus on spirituality. 

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Indian Buddha Statue - Antique Gandhara Style Bronze Meditation Buddha Statue - 21cm/8"

Which Buddha statue is best for my home?

With Buddhism now spread over the whole world and with temples not accessible to all, the best way to learn and understand the Buddha and his Four Truths is to bring a statue into the home. Having a statue or icon of the Buddha can help encourage a meditative state whilst bringing different energies into your space. But the question remains, which Buddha statue is the best for your home? Here we will dive into the different types of Buddha statue so that you can find which one suits you best.
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Indian Buddha Statue - Antique Gandhara Style Bronze Meditation Buddha Statue - 70cm/28"

Is it good to have a Buddha statue at home?

The poses of the Buddha are critical to what kind of influences and encouragements you wish to cultivate in your home.

Each position and mudra capture a moment which in turn can be outwardly reflected into your chosen environment. These are the first exciting steps into understanding what it means to have a Buddha statue in your home and how to resonate with it on an individual level.

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Buddha - Antique Thai Style Bronze Rattanakosin Buddha Head Statue - 68cm/27"

Symbolism And meaning Of Buddha statues

As the perfect way to create a positive space for meditation in the home, Buddha is depicted in many various ways across art and sculpture. Here we have broken down the symbols and meanings of the different types of Buddha statue and all their different positions, so that you can find which type of Buddha statue is best for you and your practice of Buddhism.

 

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Buddha Statue - Antique Pre-Angkor Style Mounted Stone Khmer Buddha Head - 34cm/14" Tall

Is it good to keep a Buddha head at home?

As with the ownership of any religious item respect and understanding are key.

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Special Buddhist gifts that will be gratefully received.

Special Buddhist gifts that will be gratefully received.

A gift for a Buddhist friend or family member must be selfless, ethical and meaningful. A Buddha statue beautifully fulfils this brief, as it is encouraging Buddhism in its strongest form whilst also carrying a personal message. Nevertheless, what is most important is giving a gift to a Buddhist which is true and distinctively heartfelt.
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Buddha Statue - Antique Sri Lanka Style Bronze Seated Meditation Buddha Statue - 18cm/7"

Is it OK to buy a Buddha statue?

Without trying to give away spoilers for this article, the short answer is yes.

Owning a statue of the Buddha is a positive experience for anybody who wishes to cultivate a space of mindfulness in their home.

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