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The ultimate Buddha, this musuem replica of
a religious statue will add a touch of serenity to your Asian home decor or
art collection. A unique Oriental gift, this museum replica inspires all who
see it.
Budha called himself the healer
of the suffering world and explained that his Dharma (teaching) was his
medicine. In Tibetan Buddhism, the image of Buddha with his bowl of herbal
elixers is used to invoke his healing presence. Gautama Budha was born in 563
b.c. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas.
Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal.
His mother was Queen Maya. He
was named Siddhartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age
16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After
seeing a decrepid old man, an invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of
suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterwards, at age 29,
Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to a hermitage where he
became the monk Gautama, or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of
the Sakyas). One day, meditating under a sacred fig tree, he attained perfect
illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on, he traveled and
preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the
world.
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Features
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- Has exceptional detail work
- Is thought-provoking
- Makes a unique Oriental gift
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Specifications
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Size |
7.5" High |
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Material |
Casting stone |
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Finish |
Color details |
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