{"title":"Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a hand-carved sitting Buddha to a cast-brass figure small enough for a travelling altar, our Fair Trade Buddha statues gather the enlightened one across every material we work with. The wooden Buddhas are carved in Bali using methods passed down through the island's carving villages; the metal and resin figures are made in Nepal and India by artisan groups Siesta has partnered with for decades. Across the range you'll find familiar poses and their meanings — the earth-touching Bhumisparsa mudra of enlightenment, the Medicine Buddha, and the ever-popular Laughing Buddha of abundance — in sizes from mini desktop figures to substantial statement pieces. Each makes a considered gift for a meditation space, a home altar, or anyone drawn to the calm the Buddha represents.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-handcarved-sitting-buddha","title":"Small Handcarved Sitting Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning, hand carved small wooden figure of Buddha. Our Buddhas have been carved in Bali using traditional methods of the island. Each carver has taken years perfecting his or her skill to able to create work to this standard. Due to the handmade nature of this item, each Buddha will be unique! When depicting Buddha, the positioning of the hands (Mudra) is very important and different mudra represent different things. Here, Buddha is shown in the Dhyana or Yoga Mudra, the gesture used when meditating. The sitting position (Asana) for Buddhas is always this full lotus position with each foot resting on the thigh of the other leg with the soles facing upwards. This meditative asana is known as Dhyana Asana or Padmasana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 10cm High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521352048923,"sku":"1201","price":15.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/221_269_46561.jpg?v=1771582402"},{"product_id":"medium-handcarved-sitting-buddha","title":"Medium Handcarved Sitting Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning, hand carved wooden figure of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Our Buddhas have been hand carved in Bali using traditional methods of the island. Each carver has taken years perfecting his or her skill to be able to create work to this standard. When depicting Buddha, the positioning of the hands (Mudra) is very important and different mudra represent different things. Here, Buddha is shown in the Dhyana or Yoga Mudra, the gesture used when meditating. The sitting position (Asana) for this Buddha is the full lotus position with each foot resting on the thigh of the other leg with the soles facing upwards. This meditative asana is known as Dhyana Asana or Padmasana. Buddhism is the story of one man's spiritual journey to enlightenment and of the teachings and ways of living that developed from it. 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In this position the left hand rests in Buddha's lap whilst the right hand rests upon the right thigh with the fingers either pointing towards the ground or sometimes actually touching the ground. This represents Buddha's calling of the earth to witness his fulfilment of virtue. This pocket size figurine is perfect to carry around with you to help you celebrate Buddha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 3cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521354998043,"sku":"5250","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/221_190_10491.jpg?v=1771582191"},{"product_id":"resin-buddha","title":"Resin Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed and complex, Nepalese made resin figure showing the enlightened one, Buddha. 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' The mudra shown in these resin Buddhas is known as the 'Abhaya' or blessing mudra and it represents protection and the removal of fear. This resin figurine will look beautiful anywhere in your home to help you remember the ways of Buddha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 8cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521392845083,"sku":"NP467","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/257_13339_1.jpg?v=1728647672"},{"product_id":"himalayan-quartz-crystal-buddha-statue","title":"Himalayan Quartz Crystal Buddha Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn amazing work of artistry and craftsmanship, this brass and Himalayan quartz crystal statue depicts Lord Buddha in the Bhumisparsa or 'calling the earth to witness' mudra. In this hand position, Buddha holds his left hand in his lap holding a crystal and his right is shown reaching down to touch the ground. This symbolises the exact time when, seated beneath the bodhi tree, Buddha defeated the army of the demon Maraby calling the goddess of the Earth, Sthavara, to witness his great acts of sacrifice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 20cm high. Unique item. 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This method involves creating an intricate wax carving based upon the dimensions of traditional Tibetan artwork. This wax figure is then coated in several layers of clay mixtures, with each layer being allowed to dry before the next application. After the final layer has dried, it is placed over a fire which slowly melts the wax inside creating a mould into which molten metal can be poured. After the metal has cooled and the clay removed, the artisan will then finish the statue using various techniques resulting in this beautiful work of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 13cm × 21cm × 10cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnique item. 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