Buddha Statue Grey Stone Resting Head on Knee Pointed Ushnisha Draped Robes on Lotus 34"

Name: Buddha Statue Grey Stone Resting Head on Knee Pointed Ushnisha Draped Robes on Lotus 34"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 192ls1654
Price: 1899 USD
Availability: InStock

Item# 192ls1654 3842 Store Reviews

Statue Details

Materials: Lava Stone, Hand Carved in Java, Indonesia

Total Height Including Base: 34 inches or 86 cms

Base Height: 4 inches

Base Width & Depth: 19 x 17 inches

Weight: 401 pounds or 182 kgs

Gautama Buddha is the awakened teacher of Buddhism, and the resting posture depicts him not in the act of seeking enlightenment but fully arrived within it, at ease in the complete absence of striving
He sits with knees drawn up and head resting against his raised fist, wearing a draped robe with clean linear folds, bearing the urna dot and a tall pointed ushnisha of spiral curls, above a wave and cloud scroll carved lotus base
This resting Buddha brings a quiet, intimate presence to a shaded garden corner, outdoor meditation space, or indoor altar room
This Buddha statue is entirely hand carved from one block of stone, perfect in any weather hot or cold and completely one of a kind, you will get this exact statue with your order

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Gautama Buddha is the awakened teacher at the foundation of Buddhism, whose image has been rendered in stone across Asia for over two thousand years. While the formal meditation and earth-touching poses dominate Buddhist sculptural tradition, the resting posture carries its own distinct quality. It does not depict sleep or fatigue but rather the ease of a mind that has nowhere left to go, a figure resting not from exhaustion but from the complete absence of striving. This posture brings a uniquely human and intimate quality to the Buddha's presence.

This sculpture depicts the Buddha seated with his knees drawn up, his right arm resting across them and his head tilted to the right, cheek resting gently against his raised right fist. His left arm rests naturally at his side with the hand visible near his ankle. His face is turned slightly downward with eyes nearly closed and a soft, composed smile, an expression of deep contentment and unforced stillness. The urna dot sits between his brows. His ushnisha rises in a tall pointed crown above a band of tightly carved spiral curls that follow the circumference of his head. His elongated earlobes rest at either side of his neck. His robe drapes from both shoulders in clean, evenly spaced linear folds, crossing diagonally across his chest and falling down over his raised knees and lower body. The fabric folds follow the natural weight and movement of the garment with confident, unhurried carving. He sits on a flat base carved along its front edge with a continuous wave and cloud scroll pattern, a classical decorative border seen across Southeast Asian Buddhist stone carving.

The sculpture is carved from grey stone with a fine, even surface texture and a natural light grey tone. Grey stone of this density holds the broad sculptural forms of the figure as well as the finer linear detail of the robe folds and scroll base carving with equal clarity. It is well suited to permanent outdoor garden placement and develops a natural patina over time. The light grey color integrates well with garden plantings, gravel, and stone paths, and reads cleanly against dark soil or green foliage backgrounds.

At 34 inches tall, this resting Buddha works particularly well in garden settings where the relaxed, intimate posture can be appreciated at close viewing distance. He suits a shaded garden corner, a garden bench setting, beside a water feature, at the end of a garden path, or as the anchor of an outdoor meditation space. Indoors he fits a meditation room, reading corner, or altar space where a contemplative rather than ceremonial Buddha presence is intended.

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"The statue chooses you.

You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."

~ Kyle Tortora, Founder, Lotus Sculpture ~

"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change."
~ Buddha~

The Buddha, whose original name was Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism, the religion and the philosophical system that produced a great culture throughout much of southern and eastern Asia. Buddha, meaning "awakened one" or "enlightened one" is a title not a name. In Hindu Dogma, the Buddha is viewed as being the 9th avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.
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.

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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.

You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.

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

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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.
Here you can view how our freight statues are professionally crated.