Yamantaka Statue: The Conqueror of Death Yamantaka Statues represent the Buddhist concept of wisdom in the most fearsome form imaginable. A Yamantaka statue has 9 heads with wrathful countenance, 34 Continue Reading →
Buddhist Blog
Buddhist Blog
Please enjoy my Buddhist blog discussing the history and origination of Buddha statues. The design concepts of Buddhist sculpture is based on the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that have evolved with Buddhism over the last 2500 years. Join me for a comprehensive overview of Buddhist sculpture, Buddhist philosophy and the practice of Buddhism.
Ananda Pagoda: The Four Golden Buddhas
King Kyanzitta constructed the Ananda Pagoda 1ooo years ago based on the vision of a cave temple in the Himalayan mountains. Indeed, King Kyanzitta’s vision of the temple was so Continue Reading →
Long Life Deities for Longevity Practice The human realm is the most beneficial of the six realms of existence. Therefore, Buddhists who live the longest have the opportunity to acquire Continue Reading →
Vajrapani Statues Embody the Buddha’s Power
The inspiration of Vajrapani statues originates in the Mahayana Buddhist sutras as a “yaksha”. Indeed, the existence of yakshas predates the inception of Buddhism by a large margin. However, new Continue Reading →
Giant Pakse Golden Buddha on the Mekong River
The Pakse Golden Buddha statue is the Dharma gem of Champasak Province. Additionally, Pakse is the provincial capital in southern Laos. Historically speaking, the city of Pakse has its beginnings Continue Reading →
Ta Cu Reclining Buddha and Pagoda
The Ta Cu Reclining Buddha is the longest reclining Buddha statue on top of a mountain in Asia. The location of this unique giant Buddha is in Binh Thuan Province, Continue Reading →
Leshan Giant Buddha the Maitreya Prophecy The Leshan Giant Buddha statue was the brain child of a Buddhist monk named Hai Tong. Some believe that it was intended to be Continue Reading →
Tian Tan Buddha, Dharma Jewel of Hong Kong The Tian Tan Buddha statue is the Dharma jewel of Hong Kong and the protector of mainland China. However, this landmark statue Continue Reading →
Dzambhala Statues Make You Wealthy Dzambhala statues originated from the Hindu god of wealth – “Kubera”. In Hinduism, Kubera’s mandate from the gods was to make devotees wealthy e.g. win Continue Reading →
Quality Assurances of Authentic Nepali Statues
Authentic Nepali statues and handicrafts will include the Department of Archaeology certification and stamp. Indeed, all authentic Nepali statues and ritual items must be certified before they leave the country. Continue Reading →