Buddha statue in natural Stone SODALITE. Weight of the piece - 980 gram About Gautam Buddha: Gautama Buddha also known as Siddhrtha Gautama in Sanskrit or Siddhattha Gotama , Shakyamuni (i.e. Sage of the Shakyas) Buddha or simply the Buddha, after the title of Buddha, was a monk , mendicant, sage, philosopher, teacher & religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.He is believed to have lived & taught mostly in the northeastern part of ancient India sometime between the 6th & 4th centuries BCE. Why Buddha Statues? The Buddha statues or Buddha images are not only the physical representations or depiction of how Buddha was physically but are the symbol of Buddha's teachings, fortune, inner peace & motivational factor for every human being. It is believed in the Buddhist world that chanting or praying in front of the Buddha statue gives one some sort of inner satisfaction which in turn gives peace to the mind, heart & soul. As Buddha is not just a name but a title, Buddha statues represent how one can attain the full understanding of life in the deepest way possible. A Buddha statue triggers & reminds one of his or her vows to preserver his or her spiritual as well as meditation practice. At the same time, Buddha statues purify the mind, builds up the serenity within oneself & motivates to overcome the negative emotions of fear, greed, jealousy & hatred, hence uplifting the mind & focusing the attention on the reality of the materialistic world.The followers of Buddhism have a strong belief about a Buddha statueas the most important source of communicating self-disciplineand peace of mind. Similarly, it is widely believed that having a Buddha statue in & around the house helps a person to bring out the best possible outcomes in terms of the spiritual journey as well as the positive aura among the ones that are around the statue. Buddha statues as Gifts Another reason for one to get Buddha statues is as an item of gifts for his or her loved ones who are passionate about Buddhism, Buddha, antique statues or meditation. One cannot deny how useful a Buddha statue can be as a decorative item in a living room or in a garden. No wonder Buddha statues are some of the most gifted items around the world due to their ability to motivate & inspire people in their quest for attaining inner peace & happiness. People all over the world visit various Buddha statues galleries whether they be a physical gallery or online Buddha statues gallery so as to search for the perfect Buddha status as a gift for their loved ones. What is Sodalite? Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral. Sodalite Associations Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra Zodiac - Sagittarius Planet - Moon Element - Water, Air Vibration - Number 4 Typical colours - Rich royal blue, green, yellow, violet: mottled with white veins or patches Healing with Sodalite Logic Intelligence Emotional balance Intuition Clarity Truth Perception Sodalite brings order & calmness to the mind. It encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth & intuition, along with verbalisation of feelings. Sodalite brings emotional balance & calms panic attacks. It enhances self-esteem, self-acceptance & self-trust. Sodalite balances the metabolism, boosts the immune system & overcomes calcium deficiencies. It combats radiation damage by soaking up electromagnetic smog. Sodalite treats the throat, vocal cords, larynx & helps with hoarseness & digestive disorders. It cools fevers, lowers blood pressure & stimulates the absorption of body fluids. Sodalite can also help to prevent insomnia. Sodalite Gemstone Buddha Statue - Gautama Shakyamuni Carving Meditating Prayer Altar Decor
