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Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Green 4-Arm Ganesha Statue - 31cm/12"

Ganesha: Meaning, Symbols, Stories and How to Invite His Blessings at Home

Discover the deep meaning of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant‑headed remover of obstacles.

Explore his origins, symbolism, popular forms, and how to respectfully place a Ganesha statue in your home or meditation space.

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Mudras in Buddhist Art: Meanings & Sacred Hand Gestures

Mudras in Buddhist Art: Meanings & Sacred Hand Gestures

Explore the meaning of mudras in Buddhist art.

Learn the 7 sacred hand gestures, their symbolism, and regional variations. Discover spiritual significance.

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Conservator Inspecting Asian Art Statue Surface

How Asian Sculpture Condition Is Assessed: A Pro Guide

Discover how Asian sculpture condition is assessed.

Learn the essential steps professionals use to ensure long-term preservation and restoration.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Ayutthaya Style Seated Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 29cm/12"

What Does the Enlightenment or 'Calling the Earth to Witness' Buddha Mean?

The Enlightenment or ‘Calling the Earth to Witness’ Buddha, also called the Earth Touching Buddha, portrays the Buddha on the brink of Enlightenment.

This statue is perfect to bring into the home in order to stay focused on Buddhism and overcoming earthly obstacles.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style SE Asia Bronze Reclining Nirvana Buddha Statue - 42cm/17" Long

What Does the Reclining Buddha Mean?

This depiction of the Buddha in his final earthly moments should encourage us to strive for harmony within the self. 

The image of Buddha at rest conveys a message of tranquilly.

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Buddha Sculpture - Antique Khmer Style Seated Wood Buddha Statue Meditation Mudra - 66cm/26"

What Does the Meditation Buddha Mean?

The Meditation Buddha statue is for those who are looking for peace and clam in their lives, and who may wish to improve their own meditation skills.

Ideal for those who are looking to infuse peace and calm into their lives through a stronger focus on meditation.

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Buddha Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Seated Bronze Javanese Teaching Buddha - 18cm/7"

What Does the Teaching Buddha Mean?

Buddha’s teachings are known as “dharma.” Buddhism teaches that wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity and compassion are important virtues.

Here we discuss the meaning behind the dharmachakra mudra or Teaching Buddha. 

 

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Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Varada or Charity Angkor Wat Buddha Statue - 54cm/22"

Best Way to Meditate

Finding what works best for you may well be a process of trial and error, but if you need a little guidance along the way, having a Buddha statue may well help you on your spiritual journey.
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The Meanings Behind the Buddha’s Positions

Meditation Techniques

There are many diverse opinions on the ‘right’ way to meditate across different schools of thought, but all techniques are united by their aims which are to achieve tranquillity, insight and mindfulness. We’ve put together a few different techniques to get you started in your meditation journey. 
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Brahma Statue - Antique Indonesian Style Majapahit Standing Bronze Brahma Statue - 32cm/13"

What is the story behind Brahma?

Given his role as the creator of the universe, it is interesting to see the varying creation stories of Brahma himself. Brahma is one of the three gods of the Hindu Trimurti, alongside Shiva and Vishnu. Known as the Creator and therefore tasked with the creation of the universe. It was from here that Brahma formed the rest of the universe, including the earth and all its inhabitants.
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Antique Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Seated Stone Meditation Buddha Statue - 56cm/22"

Help with Meditation

Finding exactly how to help with meditation can be difficult, as everyone will have a unique technique and journey. In the Buddhist tradition, however, bringing a Buddha statue into the home can often give meditators the help they need with the practice. 
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