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Shiva Statue - Antique Khmer Style Black Stone Shiva Head Statue - The Destroyer - 32cm/13"

Why is Shiva so powerful?

Dec 18, 2022

The reason that Shaivites (those who predominantly worship Shiva) make a strong case for their deity is that he possesses the powers of both creation and destruction. Though he is mostly known as the Destroyer, it is Shiva’s responsibility to recreate the universe once he has destroyed it.

Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Seated Amitabha Meditation Buddha Statue - 55cm/22"

What is the best Mindfulness gift?

Dec 13, 2022

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.

Buddha Statue - Antique Dvaravati Style Thai Stone Buddha Head Statue - 22cm/9"

Which Buddha is good for meditation?

Dec 06, 2022

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.

Antique Burmese Style Bronze Shan Enlightenment Seated Buddha Statue - 85cm/34"

What do you get someone who is spiritual?

Nov 29, 2022

Buddhism and the lotus pose are intrinsically linked with spirituality, meditation and the search for enlightenment. As such, it is easy to see how a Buddha statue can be gifted to those who are spiritual 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.

Antique Sukhothai Style Standing Bronze Protection Walking Buddha Statue - 58cm/23"

How do I choose a Buddha statue?

Nov 22, 2022

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.

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

Is it good to have a Buddha statue?

Nov 20, 2022

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.

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

Why buy a Buddha statue?

Nov 16, 2022

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.