Buddha Sculpture Recycled Volcanic Stone Resin Dharmachakra Mudra Lotus Base 19"

Name: Buddha Sculpture Recycled Volcanic Stone Resin Dharmachakra Mudra Lotus Base 19"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 194ls1676
Price: 149 USD
Availability: InStock

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Statue Details

Materials: Recycled Volcanic Stone with Resin & Glue made in Java, Indonesia

Total Height Including Base: 19 inches or 48 cms

Base Height: 3 inches

Base Width & Depth: 11 x 8 inches

Weight: Approximately 26 pounds or 12 kgs

Gautama Buddha is shown here in dharmachakra mudra, the gesture he made at his very first teaching at Deer Park in Sarnath, representing the moment Buddhism began and the wheel of the Dharma was set in motion for all of humanity
He sits in padmasana with hands raised at the chest in the teaching gesture, eyes open and forward-facing, wearing robes with strong linear folds above a stepped lotus base, finished in dark charcoal with warm golden undertones across the raised carved surfaces
This calming Buddha works as a home altar centerpiece, meditation shelf focal point, or sheltered garden accent

Gautama Buddha is the awakened teacher at the foundation of Buddhism, whose image in seated meditation has marked sacred spaces across Asia for over two thousand years. Among all the gestures associated with the Buddha, the dharmachakra mudra carries one of the most historically significant meanings: it is the gesture he made at Deer Park in Sarnath when he delivered his very first teaching after attaining enlightenment, setting the wheel of the Dharma in motion for the first time. That moment is considered the beginning of Buddhism as a living tradition, and the gesture has been reproduced in sacred art across Asia ever since.

This sculpture depicts the Buddha seated in padmasana, the full lotus position, with both hands raised at the center of his chest performing dharmachakra mudra. In this gesture the hands are held together with the fingers of one hand forming a circle against the palm of the other, representing the turning of the Dharma wheel and the transmission of the Buddha's teaching outward into the world. His eyes are open with a calm, forward-facing expression of quiet authority. The urna dot sits between his brows. His ushnisha rises in a rounded crown above a band of tightly carved spiral curls. His robe falls in strong, evenly spaced linear folds across both shoulders and down over his crossed legs, spreading outward at the base above a stepped lotus platform with a scrolled lower edge. The surface carries a deep charcoal finish with warm golden-tan undertones emerging through the raised carved ridges and surfaces, giving the piece the appearance of aged volcanic stone worn smooth over time.

The sculpture is made from recycled volcanic stone combined with resin and glue, cast and finished by hand in Java, Indonesia. This material captures fine surface detail consistently and is lightweight enough for easy placement on an altar shelf, meditation table, garden ledge, or covered outdoor surface. The dark stone finish with golden undertones reads as carved volcanic stone in natural light and suits both interior and sheltered exterior settings. Making use of recycled volcanic stone is a sustainable approach to sacred sculpture production rooted in the Indonesian craft tradition.

At 19 inches tall, this Buddha is substantial enough to anchor an altar table, meditation corner, or garden shelf while remaining easy to position and move. The dharmachakra mudra makes this a particularly meaningful piece for those drawn to the Buddha as teacher, to the beginning of the Buddhist path, and to the ongoing transmission of the Dharma.

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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.

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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. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.