{"title":"Siesta Classics - Faith \u0026 Culture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eThis collection reflects the roots of what we’ve always done—working closely with makers and communities, and bringing back items with meaning behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eMany of these pieces have been part of our range for years, chosen not for trends but for their cultural significance and the stories they carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-plain-tingsha","title":"Mini Plain Tingsha","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple but elegant shiny chimes on chunky leather cord. These pair of chimes produce a soothing long tone when struck and are available at a great budget price. Tingsha bells are two small cymbals that are used by Buddhists during prayer and meditation. The cymbals are generally joined together by a leather strap and produce a clear, high pitched ringing tone when struck together. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49521311514907,"sku":"NX3M-GO","price":18.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/NX3M-GO.jpg?v=1771583475"},{"product_id":"small-tibetan-style-painted-board","title":"Small Tibetan Style Painted Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand painted in Kathmandu, these pine wood frames contain traditional Thangkas depicting a mixture of Buddhist deities including Chenrezig, White Tara, Green Tara and Medicine Buddha. 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Each angel is unique, making it a thoughtful gift or a soulful addition to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521351786779,"sku":"1071","price":9.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/1071_2.jpg?v=1773324980"},{"product_id":"large-angel-abstract","title":"Large Angel Abstract","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the Large Angel watching over you. there will be touch of tranquility to your space. The simple yet elegant design, with its smooth lines and gentle form serves as a subtle reminder of protection and peace, making it a perfect addition to your home décor or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalinese woodcarvers interpret this theme in an abstract form, carving elongated shapes that suggest wings and robes without explicit features. 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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. 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Usually practitioners will work their way through the beads, reciting a mantra for each one, typically the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. A complete circuit of the mallah means that the mantra has been said 108 times. By doing this the Buddhists believe that the invisible thread which links the person to the divine and their higher self is awakened. The beads are made from the wood of the Uttis tree, also known as the Nepalese Alder. Please note that whilst most mallah have 108 beads, sometimes this number can vary as more beads are occasionally added in case the practitioner skips some beads by mistake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 15cm × 8cm × 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521353523483,"sku":"5101B","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/55_933_38043.jpg?v=1771582270"},{"product_id":"skull-mallah","title":"Skull Mallah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating and specialist Buddhist rosary is made up of small skulls that have been hand carved from bone. The use of bone as a material for mallah beads is said to be for use only by those with great compassion and altruistic will. 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In fact the Tibetan word for prayer flags is Dar Cho, \"Dar\" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth. \"Cho\" means all sentient beings. After some time the prayer flags will naturally fade and fray, symbolising the passing nature of all things, they are deliberately not hemmed. When that happens, the flags are traditionally burned to carry their blessings to the heavens and then replaced by new flags that contain our renewed wishes. Alternatively, you may simply put new ones over the old ones. Prayer flags can be hung both inside to increase harmony and spiritual awareness or outside (the higher the better) to benefit the environment and all beings touched by the wind. It is important to treat prayer flags are treated with respect as they contain sacred text and symbols. 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It is said that this balance can be achieved both internally, bringing health to mind and body, and externally by bringing harmony to the environment. In fact the Tibetan word for prayer flags is Dar Cho, \"Dar\" means to increase life, fortune, health and wealth. \"Cho\" means all sentient beings. As Buddhism adopted some of these early traditions, the faith also began to incorporate their own auspicious symbols, prayers and mantras. Our prayer flags feature ‘Lung-ta’ the wind horse, which carries the prayers on the flags as they flutter in the wind to generate a natural positive energy. After some time the prayer flags will naturally fade and fray, symbolising the passing nature of all things, they are deliberately not hemmed. When that happens, the flags are traditionally burned to carry their blessings to the heavens and then replaced by new flags that contain our renewed wishes. Alternatively, you may simply put new ones over the old ones. 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' The mudra shown in these resin Buddhas is probably the most common and is known as the 'touching the earth' mudra. 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 resin figurine will look beautiful anywhere in your home to help you remember the ways of Buddha. 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