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Japanese Buddha - Antique Japanese Style Bronze Seated Meditation Amitabha Buddha Statue - 18cm/7"

What do the different Buddha statues represent?

The different appearances of Buddha statues are teeming with significance. The poses and mudra (hand positions) of the Buddha are spiritually charged, with each stance and style carefully curated in order to communicate a specific state of the teacher. Here we delve into the meanings behind these positions, so that you can carefully consider which type of statue specifically resonates with you. 
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Buddha Statue - Antique Sukhothai Style Thai Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 68cm/27"

Which way should a Buddha statue be placed?

Which way should your Buddha statue face? What difference does his posture or hand gesture make? And is it possible to get it wrong? This week we are looking at how to harness the positive influence of the Buddha by making sure he’s placed in the optimal spot and facing the right direction.
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Is It Bad Luck to Buy a Buddha Statue for Yourself?

Is It Bad Luck to Buy a Buddha Statue for Yourself?

The embracing of Buddhist teachings is what makes it such good luck to bring a statue into your home. Whilst it’s definitely worth doing your research to know exactly what it is that your statue can do for you (not least so that you can make the most out of its presence), there is no such thing as bad luck from buying a Buddha statue for yourself, so long as you keep it clean and treat it with its due respect.
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Can a Non-Buddhist Have a Buddha Statue?

Can a Non-Buddhist Have a Buddha Statue?

Buddha statues don’t have to be used exclusively for meditation and Buddhist worship. Whilst meditative guidance and the replication of the sensation of a Buddhist temple is exactly the reason why many Buddhists are drawn to having statues in the home, different statues can mean different things for everybody. 
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Is It Good to Keep a Buddha Statue at Home?

Is It Good to Keep a Buddha Statue at Home?

Through learning and comprehending what it is your Buddha statue represents through its body and hand positionings, you can truly interpret what it is bringing to your space, and therefore how to benefit from it for your personal ambitions. 
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Buddha Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Seated Bronze Javanese Teaching Buddha - 33cm/13"

What Is the Buddha Statue Used For?

Spirituality is a very personal journey, and this is reflected in how somebody chooses to use their Buddha statue. As long as individuals treat their statues with the warranted respect, it is completely down to each person as to how they use a Buddha statue to enhance their experience and understanding of Buddhism.  
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Buddha Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Standing Bronze Javanese Teaching Buddha - 27.5cm/11"

What to Get Someone Who Likes Mindfulness?

The practice of mindfulness encompasses a wide variety of ideas and beliefs, but it’s ultimate aim remains the same: to enjoy the present whilst not overriding the past.

When thinking of what to get someone who likes mindfulness, it is useful to think of what would make a good gift for someone who practices Buddhism.

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Can You Meditate With a Buddha Statue?

Can You Meditate With a Buddha Statue?

Improve the benefits of meditation and mindfulness through respectful understanding, whilst simultaneously improving your meditation by being able to truly resonate with your Buddha statue. Meditate with a Buddha statue to make your meditation journey even more fruitful. 
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