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Ganesh - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Ganesh Statue  - 15.5cm/6"

Ganesh Playing His Trumpet: Symbolism, Spiritual Meaning, and Artistic Depictions

Ganesh playing his trumpet is a metaphor for awakening the soul through cosmic music, calling forth wisdom, celebration, and spiritual awakening.

This imagery deepens the understanding of Ganesha not only as a remover of physical obstacles but also as a divine maestro orchestrating the harmony of life and spirit.

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Temple Lions - Antique Thai Style Bronze Standing Singha Temple Guardians or Lions - 19cm/8" (Pair)

Singha Lions in Thailand: Mythology, Symbolism, and Guardian Role in Thai Culture

The Singha lion’s enduring presence reflects the values and beliefs at the heart of Thai civilization: spiritual guardianship, leadership, moral courage, and protection.

Whether standing sentinel at a temple or emblazoned on modern products, the Singha continues to unite ancient myth and contemporary Thai identity, making it one of the most meaningful and recognized symbols in Thailand.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Rattanakosin Reclining Nirvana Buddha Statue - 19cm/8"

Exploring the Rattanakosin Reclining Nirvana Buddha at Wat Pho: History, Symbolism & Cultural Significance

This comprehensive overview presents the Thai Rattanakosin Reclining Nirvana Buddha not only as a magnificent religious icon but also as a cultural emblem of Thailand’s historical revival and ongoing Buddhist traditions.

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What Does Bodhisattva Mean?

What Does Bodhisattva Mean?

Whilst the concept varies throughout time, ‘bodhisattva’ ultimately refers to an individual who is on the way to becoming a Buddha.

Bodhisattvas are key in Buddhist iconography and are widely depicted in art and literature.

The ultimate destination of a bodhisattva is awakening, which is why the term literally translates to ‘one whose goal is awakening.’

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Does Ganesha Bring Good Luck?

Does Ganesha Bring Good Luck?

Ganesha is renowned for his ability to bring good luck and prosperity to people all over the world, as well as protection and care. Bringing him into the home in a statue-form will therefore enable you to draw on this good fortune and guidance in a place where it suits you most. 
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Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Dancing Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 31cm/12"

Where Should a Ganesh Statue Be Placed?

In today's blog we help guide you to the perfect spot for your Ganesha statue. Treat your Ganesh statue as you would any auspicious artefact. Honouring it with a position which favours the energies you want Ganesh to bring to the room. 
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Buddha Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Standing Bronze Javanese Teaching Buddha - 27.5cm/11"

What to Get Someone Who Likes Mindfulness?

The practice of mindfulness encompasses a wide variety of ideas and beliefs, but it’s ultimate aim remains the same: to enjoy the present whilst not overriding the past.

When thinking of what to get someone who likes mindfulness, it is useful to think of what would make a good gift for someone who practices Buddhism.

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Can You Meditate With a Buddha Statue?

Can You Meditate With a Buddha Statue?

Improve the benefits of meditation and mindfulness through respectful understanding, whilst simultaneously improving your meditation by being able to truly resonate with your Buddha statue. Meditate with a Buddha statue to make your meditation journey even more fruitful. 
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What to Give Someone Who Likes to Meditate?

What to Give Someone Who Likes to Meditate?

Buddhism and the lotus pose are intrinsically linked with meditation and the search for enlightenment. As such, it is easy to see how a Buddha statue can be gifted to those who meditate with the intention of both encouraging and strengthening their meditation. A Buddha statue can represent a particularly heartfelt and thoughtful gift, as different Buddha statues help with different aspects of meditation, dependent on their pose and meaning. 
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What Should I Look For When Buying a Buddha Statue?

What Should I Look For When Buying a Buddha Statue?

The meanings behind the various Buddha statues are what you should seek to understand when looking to buy a Buddha statue. Be it for yourself or someone else (as gift-giving is also intrinsic to the Buddhist philosophy), understanding which statue is the best fit for you will mean you can truly nurture your spirituality and resolve. 
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Why do people buy Buddha statues?

Why do people buy Buddha statues?

It is important to remember that Buddhism is all about a personal journey, meaning there are many reasons to bring a Buddha statue into the home 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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