Ananda Pagoda: The Four Golden Buddhas
King Kyanzitta constructed the Ananda Pagoda 1ooo years ago based on the vision of a cave temple in the Himalayan mountains. Indeed, King Kyanzitta’s vision of the temple was so Continue Reading →
Buddhist Sculpture Blog
Please enjoy reading my blog posts discussing the origination and meaning of handcrafted Buddhist sculpture made in Patan, Nepal. The design concepts are based on the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that have evolved with Buddhism over the last 2500 years. Tibetan Buddhism has significantly changed Buddhist art since its inception in the 8th century ACE. Indeed, Nepal has been the workshop for Tibetan monasteries for over 1000 years. The designs of Nepali statues and thangka paintings are more complex due to their Tantric roots. Join me for a comprehensive overview of Nepali Buddhist sculpture, Buddhist philosophy and the practice of Buddhism.
Long Life Deities for Longevity Practice
The human realm is the most beneficial of the six realms of existence. Therefore, Buddhists who live the longest have the opportunity to acquire the most merit which can propel Continue Reading →
Vajrapani Statues Embody the Buddha’s Power
The inspiration of Vajrapani statues originates in the Mahayana Buddhist sutras as a “yaksha”. Indeed, the existence of yakshas predates the inception of Buddhism by a large margin. However, new Continue Reading →
Giant Pakse Golden Buddha on the Mekong River
The Pakse Golden Buddha statue is the Dharma gem of Champasak Province. Additionally, Pakse is the provincial capital in southern Laos. Historically speaking, the city of Pakse has its beginnings Continue Reading →
Ta Cu Reclining Buddha and Pagoda
The Ta Cu Reclining Buddha is the longest reclining Buddha statue on top of a mountain in Asia. The location of this unique giant Buddha is in Binh Thuan Province, Continue Reading →
Leshan Giant Buddha the Maitreya Prophecy
The Leshan Giant Buddha statue was the brain child of a Buddhist monk named Hai Tong. Some believe that it was intended to be the greatest Buddha statue ever built. Continue Reading →
Tian Tan Buddha, Dharma Jewel of Hong Kong
The Tian Tan Buddha statue is the Dharma jewel of Hong Kong and the protector of mainland China. However, this landmark statue is also a depiction of the founder of Continue Reading →
Dzambhala Statues Make You Wealthy
Dzambhala statues originated from the Hindu god of wealth – “Kubera”. In Hinduism, Kubera’s mandate from the gods was to make devotees wealthy e.g. win the lottery. However, as Kubera Continue Reading →
Certified Nepali Statues Provide Quality Assurance
Our certified Nepali statues and handicrafts will include the Department of Archaeology certification and stamp from Kathmandu, Nepal. Indeed, all Nepali statues and ritual items must be certified before they Continue Reading →
Buddha Statue Filling and Consecration
Tibetan Buddhists believe that a Buddha statue is only an empty shell until after it is filled and consecrated by a qualified guru. As a result of the Buddha statue Continue Reading →