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Naga Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Protective Naga, Snake or Serpent Statue - 29cm/12"

The Naga in Khmer Culture: Sacred Serpent of Power, Protection, and Ancestry

To the Khmer people, the Naga is far more than a mythical creature. It is a symbol of protection, prosperity, origin, and sacred kingship.

It connects the Khmer to their ancestral past, spiritual beliefs, and natural environment, embodying the balance between earth and water, human and divine, life and death.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Enthroned Teaching Buddha Statue - 47cm/19"

The Teaching Mudra: A Symbol of Enlightened Wisdom in Buddhist Art

The Dharmachakra Mudra, formed by the gentle joining of thumb and finger, carries immense spiritual weight.

It captures a moment of cosmic importance—the Buddha’s first teaching—and invites all beings to awaken through wisdom, compassion, and mindful living.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Chiang Saen Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 23cm/9"

The Chiang Saen Style Buddha: Northern Thailand’s Hidden Treasure of Buddhist Art

The Chiang Saen style Buddha may not be as widely known as its Sukhothai or Gandhara counterparts, but for those who encounter it, the impression is lasting.

Its blend of simplicity, strength, and spiritual depth embodies the heart of Theravāda Buddhist ideals.

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Guardian Statue - Antique Khmer Stone Angkor Wat Style Yaksha Temple Guardian - 57cm / 23"

The Buddhist Wheel of Life: A Visual Journey Through Samsara

The Buddhist Wheel of Life is one of the most profound and multilayered works of spiritual art.

For viewers today, it offers more than a glimpse into Buddhist philosophy—it offers a contemplative mirror.

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Buddha Sculpture - Antique Khmer Style Wood Seated Buddha Statue Dhyana Meditation Mudra - 26cm/10"

Wat Pho: The Sacred Home of Traditional Thai Massage

Wat Pho is more than a temple. It is a spiritual classroom, a healing sanctuary, and a cultural beacon for all who seek balance, knowledge, and wellness.

As the sacred cradle of Thai massage, it represents the harmonious union of ancient wisdom and compassionate touch.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Sukhothai Style Thai Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 42cm/17"

The Bhumisparsha Mudra: Touching the Earth in Witness

The Enlightenment Buddha is so prevalent in Thailand because it speaks directly to the heart of the Thai Buddhist path—the triumph of mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom over illusion and suffering.

It represents not only the Buddha's moment of awakening, but also the ever-present possibility of awakening within each of us.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Chiang Saen Reclining Nirvana Buddha Statue - 66cm/26"

Nirvana in Buddhism: The End of Suffering and the Liberation of the Soul

Nirvana is not something to be believed in, but something to be realized. It is the state of being free from craving, fear, ego, and illusion.

It is not far away, but close—closer than your next breath, present in the stillness behind your thoughts.

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Buddha Sculpture - Antique Khmer Style Wood Seated Buddha Statue Dhyana Meditation Mudra - 27cm/11"

Mount Meru in Buddhism: The Cosmic Axis of the Universe

Mount Meru may not appear on any earthly map, but it lives in the hearts and minds of spiritual seekers across time.

It is a symbol of cosmic harmony, spiritual aspiration, and sacred presence.

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