Bodhisattva Statues - Understand The Symbols Before Buying

Posted by miaasmith on May 18th, 2017

The presence of Buddha brings peace and serenity.

When you have a busy, hectic lifestyle - which is the expression of yang Feng Shui energy - it is very important to focus on creating a peaceful quality of energy in your home. And what can create a more peaceful, calm and contemplative energy than the presence of Buddha!

The halcyon energy in your home will bring a sense of balance into your life, as the tranquil yin energy will complement and balance the active yang energy of your lifestyle. Why would you want a good yin-yang balance in your abode and in your life? Because a balanced energy in your home is the key to good health and well-being, physically as well as mentally.

Statues representing the likeness of Buddha are ubiquitous in the West increasingly advertising the traditions of Eastern philosophy. Buddha statues come in every size, from majestic stone sculptures gracing Buddhist temples and Zen gardens, to the palm-sized figurines you find in Chinatown.

Types of Buddha statues

Laughing Buddha - The popular laughing Buddha is an excellent Feng Shui piece for your main entrance, which can create a sparkly, happy quality of energy in your whole home. Of course, the bigger the statue, the better!

Sleeping Buddha - This beautiful Buddha brings positive energy into each and every area of your home. It is relaxing, soothing, comforting, and great for the living room or the hallway close to the bedroom.

Blessing Buddha - The blessing pose depicts Buddha bestowing fearlessness (upper hand gesture) and compassion (lower hand).

Teaching Buddha - Known as Dharma Chakra Buddha, the teaching Buddha statue is in a sitting or standing position. It symbolizes the sharing of the knowledge he gained after his enlightenment.

Buddha Head - The bronze Buddha head represents Buddha’s wisdom along with a serene smile of the face symbolizing the Buddha’s peaceful and calm nature. Generally, the Buddha head statues are depicted with a protruding head, which symbolize disconnection between the mind and body. Such statues are also known as Bodhisattva statues.

Choosing Buddha Statues
Buddha statues for homes and gardens can be used in Feng Shui applications to enhance your personal directions as well as energize weakened sectors or your life. It is important to understand the symbols of each statue design so you can optimize the chi energy it attracts. Along with the beautification of the surroundings, the statues spread peace and harmony around anyone’s life.

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