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      Hand Made Foo Dog Statues

      The Significance of Handmade Foo Dog Statues  

      Foo Foo dog statues are also well-known as Fu lions or shishi guardian lions statues and considered as the ultimate symbols of protection, power and prosperity in ancient Chinese and Buddhist cultures. They are placed at the entrance ways to homes, temples, and gardens as they are believed to ward off negative energy. Lotus Sculpture has a large collection of handcrafted & antique Foo dogs / Shishi guardian lions statues. Each pair of Chinese guardian lion statues would be a perfect addition to protecting your sacred spaces.

      Foo dogs are a type of statue that originated in China and is associated with Buddhism. These statues typically depict a lion or dog, and are also known as shishi guardian lions. Foo dogs are believed to bring good luck and protect against evil spirits. They are often placed in front of Buddhist temples or homes as a form of protection. In recent years, foo dogs have become popular decorations in western homes as well. Regardless of their origins, these statues make for beautiful and unique pieces of art.

      In ancient Chinese as well as Buddhist cultures Foo dogs are considered to be very auspicious symbols due to their power as gatekeepers of temples. Foo Dogs come in pairs of a male and female with each fulfilling different responsibilities, such as:

      • Male Foo Dogs sculptures are usually crafted with a ball under their paw, which is a primary symbol of strength, authority, as well as the overall protection of an area.

      • Female Foo Dogs sculptures are crafted with a cub that signifies the overall importance of nurturing, harmony, as well as safeguarding the home.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      They are well-known as the ultimate guardians of power and prosperity and perhaps their greatest strength is the ability to protect, stopping any evil or negative forces from entering a sacred space. They help to bring balance and provide a natural flow of positive energy as well as repel negative energy.

      The Foo Dogs should be placed facing away from your home or temple with the female on the left. Her raised paw should be on the inner side of the statue. The male should be on the right hand side. There should be a pathway between the two statues so that everyone who enters is forced to go between the statues. Thus the Foo Dogs can police all who enter making sure no evil forces come inside.

      Yes, wooden foo dogs sculptures are optimal for indoors spaces and can act as a perfect addition to your indoor spaces such as the living room as well as the meditation room to maintain a positive flow of energy. Stone, marble and metal are also suitable for indoor use.

      If the Foo Dogs are outdoors you can use soap and water to periodically clean up the Foo Dogs. When they are indoors you can dust them off or using a cotton cloth to clean them whenever necessary.

      Stone as well as marble materials are often considered as one of the best choices for your outdoor spaces due to their long-lasting durability. Metals such as brass and bronze do not corrode and thus will also be suitable for placing outdoors.

      Yes, they are traditionally sold as a pair in which both the male as well as the female signify their complementary energies in order to establish an ultimate balance.

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