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Diverse Buddha Statue Collection – From Joyful Hotei to Serene Sakyamu - $100
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Green Laughing Buddha/ and other Green Shakyamuni Buddha, made partially with Jade- $300
Other two White Amitabha Buddhas
$200
Diverse Buddha Statue Collection – From Joyful Hotei to Serene Sakyamuni
Transform your space into a sanctuary of peace and positivity.
I am offering a curated selection of Buddha statues, featuring a beautiful blend of traditional styles and symbolic meanings. Whether you are looking for a centerpiece for your meditation altar or a cheerful accent for your living room, this collection has something for every path.
What’s in the Collection:
The "Fat Buddha" (Hotei/Laughing Buddha): The ultimate symbol of happiness, abundance, and contentment. Perfect for inviting good luck and "big belly" laughs into your home.
Sakyamuni Buddha: The historical Buddha in a traditional meditation pose. Ideal for those seeking focus, grounding, and a reminder of the path to enlightenment.
Amitabha Buddha: Representing infinite light and life, these pieces bring a sense of pure land serenity and compassion to any room.
About the Swastika on the chest of several of these Buddhas.
1. An Ancient Sanskrit Origin
The word itself comes from the Sanskrit Su (good) and Asti (to be). Together, Swastika translates roughly to "conducive to well-being" or "good fortune." It has been a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism for over 5,000 years—long before it was stolen and twisted in the 20th century.
2. Meaning in Buddhism
On a Buddha statue (particularly on the chest, palms, or soles of the feet), the symbol represents:
The "Seal on the Heart": It symbolizes the Buddha’s enlightened mind and infinite compassion.
Auspiciousness: It is considered a "lakshana" or a mark of a Great Being.
The Wheel of Dharma: It represents the eternal turning of the law and the cycle of Samsara.
3. Visual Differences
While the Nazi party tilted the symbol (the Hakenkreuz) at a 45-degree angle (standing on a point) and used a specific red/black/white palette, the Buddhist version is typically:
Flat-based: It sits square on its side.
Orientation: It can be left-facing (clockwise, symbol of Surya/Sun) or right-facing (counter-clockwise), though in Chinese Buddhism, it is often the left-facing Wan symbol.