Buddha Statues

With the growing popularity of Asian themed home decor, many people have placed Buddha statues around their homes. Some people place also them in their gardens and in the area where they meditate. Buddha statues are reputed to bring vibrant chi and positive vibrations. We have these symbols around but do we really know what they mean? The Buddha statue is meant to communicate self discipline and peace of mind.

Siddhartha Gautama was an Indian prince who lived from 563 to 483 B.C. He was the founder of the Buddhist religion and he became the Buddha that is immortalized in statues. The Buddha statue depicts the "Enlightened One." Statues of Buddha show the deity in several different poses each of which has its own meaning.

The Buddha statue depicting him sitting in the lotus position with his legs crossed and his hands held in prayer position signifies a meditative posture, and one that signifies a beautifully tranquil mind.

The Buddha portrayed with his right hand raised is a gesture that is said to cast away fear. These statues are meant to protect the home and bring peace.

A reclining Buddha depicts death and his transition to Nirvana.

The laughing or happy Buddha are actually Chinese Buddha statues, who was believed to be the reincarnation of the Buddha for the Chinese people.

Other poses found in Buddha statues include: the standing Buddha, and the emaciated Buddha, which depicts him during the times he was starving himself.

Buddha statues are quite popular for use in decorating both in the home and outdoors in the garden areas. You can find a wood antique Buddha statue that was hand carved many years ago that might make a fine addition to your Asian themed decor. Buddha statues figure are crafted from many different materials from dark hardwoods such as ebony or mahogany to ivory, and stone. There are several Buddha statues store where you can find Buddha statues online. An ivory Buddha statue is pretty rare because of laws prohibiting using ivory, but there are still several of these around that were made before the laws were changed.

If you are looking for a Buddha statue to grace your home or garden, there are many different poses to choose from, and each pose symbolizes a different aspect of the Buddha. Placing a Buddha statue in your space is said to attract positive energy, peace and tranquility.