Buddha Head Fountain with 3rd Eye Perfect Water Feature for Garden 38", Optional Basin 48"
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This statue weighs too much to be shipped using UPS or any of our international carriers and will have to be shipped by a freight carrier. We will get you a freight shipping quote for this statue.
During the checkout process freight shipping will not be automatically added to the price. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed and we will email you a new receipt. We get quotes manually so you, the customer, get the best and lowest priced freight quote possible when we quote the shipment to our 10 freight carriers we have relationships with.
Or you can call us directly at 1 (760) 994-4455.
Statue Details
- Over the years the 38 inch tall Buddha head fountain has been one of our most popular outdoor garden water features and can be used as a working Buddha head fountain simply by connecting a pump to the tube beneath the sculpture, or displayed as a standalone Buddha head statue, setting it up as a fountain is not mandatory.
- Setup could not be easier. This Buddha head garden fountain comes with a catch basin and a rubber hose underneath that easily attaches to a submersible pump, simply attach the pump, fill with water, and turn it on.
- The Buddha has sea shell shaped curls for hair, a circular urna or third eye on the forehead, long earlobes from wearing heavy gold earrings in his youth as a prince, and a slight compassionate smile adorning his lips, classic features of traditional Buddhist sculpture.
- Click here to read a blog post on how a customer installed the fountain in their garden
How to Use the 38 Inch Buddha Head Fountain?
This 38 inch Buddha head fountain can be used as a working outdoor garden fountain or as a non-fountain Buddha head statue. If you want to use it as a fountain, simply connect a hose to the bottom opening that flows up to an opening on the top of the Buddha's head. No complicated plumbing is required.
The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched long from his youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. He has a circular urna or third eye on his forehead, a traditional symbol of wisdom and enlightenment in Buddhist iconography.
If you purchase the Buddha head fountain and would like to use it as a fountain, here are a couple of basic setup requirements:
- The only piece of equipment you will need is a submersible water pump. Here is a pump you can buy on Amazon that works with this Buddha head fountain.
- In order for the water pump to work you will need a power source nearby.
- You will not need a constant supply of water. The basin can be filled as needed as the water will naturally evaporate.
Why Do Customers Choose This 38 Inch Buddha Head Fountain with a Basin?
At 38 inches tall and with a 40 inch wide catch basin, this Buddha head water feature is one of our most accessible sizes, substantial enough to make a real statement in a garden, courtyard, or patio, while being slightly easier to position than our larger 50 inch and 5 foot Buddha head fountain versions. The self-contained basin design makes the fountain setup especially straightforward: no pond, no external reservoir, no complicated plumbing. Customers frequently choose this size for home garden focal points, meditation garden water features, covered outdoor patios, and zen landscaping projects. The volcanic stone surface weathers naturally outdoors, gaining a beautiful patina over time in both warm and cold climates.
How to Maintain Your 38 Inch Outdoor Buddha Head Fountain?
Maintenance is minimal. Rinse the volcanic stone surface periodically with clean water to clear dust, pollen, or algae. Clean the submersible pump filter every few months to maintain a steady water flow. In freezing climates, drain the catch basin before winter to protect the stone from cracking. With basic care, this Buddha head garden fountain will remain a serene and striking outdoor water feature for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Buddha Head Fountain
The Buddha head alone stands 38 inches (97 cm) tall. With the catch basin included, the total height is 48 inches (122 cm). The basin is 40 inches wide.
The catch basin is available as an optional add-on for $400. It comes with a rubber hose pre-attached beneath the head for easy pump connection no extra fittings needed.
No. The fountain setup is completely optional. It displays beautifully as a standalone outdoor Buddha head statue with no pump or water required.
Very easy. The catch basin and rubber hose come pre-attached. Simply connect a submersible pump to the hose, fill the basin with water, and turn the pump on.
A standard submersible water pump is all that is required. A compatible pump is available on Amazon and works directly with this fountain's rubber hose fitting. Here is the pump you can buy on Amazon that works with this Buddha head fountain.
"The statue chooses you.
You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."
~ Buddha~
The Buddha was a son of the rulers Sakyas. He was married at the age of 16 and lived in luxury and comfort sheltered from the harsh realities of life. When he was 29 he realized that men are subject to old age, sickness and death. He became aware of the suffering inherent in existence. He resolved to give up princely life and become a wandering ascetic (samana) in search for the Truth.
With the two of samanas he attained mystical states of elevated consciousness but he failed to find the Truth. He continued his search and was joined by five ascetics in a grove near Uruvela, where he practiced sever austerities and self-mortification for six years. When he fainted away in weakness, he abandoned ascetic practices to seek his own path to Enlightenment. Discarding the teachings of his contemporaries, through meditation he achieved Enlightenment, or ultimate understanding. There after the Buddha instructed his followers in the dharma (truth) and the "Middle Way" a path between worldly life and extremes of self-denial.
The essence of the Buddha's early preaching was said to be the four Noble truths: 1) life is fundamentally disappointment and suffering. 2) suffering is a result of one's desires for pleasure, power, and continued existence; 3) to stop disappointment and suffering on must stop desiring; and 4) the way to stop desiring and thus suffering is the Noble eight fold path - right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right awareness and right concentration. The realization of the truth of anatman (no eternal self) was taught as essential for the indescribable state of release called nirvana.
Lava stone statues from Bali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.
Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue. You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.
Lava stone's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture. This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!
If you have any questions concerning your lava stone statue please email us at info@lotussculpture.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
USA Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California gallery and ready for immediate packing & shipping. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 business days. Shipping takes anywhere from 1-6 business days. The shipping price is automatically calculated from Oceanside, California to the destination in the online checkout. Or you can get a shipping quote by clicking the Calculate Shipping link beneath the Add to Cart button. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance to the destination from our Oceanside, California showroom.
The delivery charges include insurance, a residential lift gate delivery to your home or business. The freight company will call you to schedule a delivery day and time frame to make the delivery. Someone must be present to receive the statue. Depending on where you are located we will use either R&L Carriers, UPS Freight, Estes, DHX or Roadrunner Transport.
The freight company will use a lift gate to bring the sculpture to the ground and then use a pallet jack to move it anywhere on the same level. They will move it anywhere in your driveway or in your garage. They will not take it to your backyard or in the elevator to your apartment or up or down any steps. They will not be unpacking the statue and taking the crate away. Think of them as you would UPS or Fedex. They only deliver the statue. If you require a little extra service, (within reason) a tip to a delivery man usually works wonders!
For placing the statue our customers have either placed the statue themselves with help of a friend and a tool like a hand truck or a dolly. Or by contacting their landscaper who is used to moving large and heavy objects like rocks and trees into place. For much larger and heavier sculptures sometimes the customer needs a piece of heavy equipment for placing the statue like a crane or forklift. If you have any questions contact me directly at kyle@lotussculpture.com or (760) 994-4455
International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California showroom and ready for immediate packing & shipping. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS and will be shipped using an international freight service. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 days depending on the statue. We can ship the statue using either sea or air freight to either the your home or the closest port.
If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, California to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email info@lotussculpture.com or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code.
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