Reasons to Have Buddha Statue

Author : Peter Vredeveld

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Buddhism is one of the most popular religions all over the world. Having originated in the Indian subcontinent in the 5th and 6th centuries BC by Gautam Buddha, Buddhism spread across Asia and is a dominant religion in countries like Japan, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. The teachings of the Buddha have gained widespread popularity due to globalization, making it one of the major religions in the world.

The popularity of Buddhism has been one of the reasons for many queries and curiosity regarding the Buddha. One of the most frequently asked queries is about Buddha statues because some are different; Buddha statues have different shapes, sizes, gestures or mudras, and presentation styles. These variations are not just for decoration, but they hold specific meanings and origins as per the teachings of the Buddha.

Why Buddha Statues?

The Buddha statues or Buddha images are not only physical representations or depictions of how Buddha was physical. Still, they symbolize Buddha's teachings, fortune, inner peace, and motivational factors for every human being. It is believed in the Buddhist world that chanting or praying in front of the Buddha statue gives one some inner satisfaction, which provides peace to the mind, heart, and soul. As Buddha is not just a name but a title, Buddha statues represent how one can fully understand life in the most profound way possible.

A Buddha statue triggers and reminds one of their vows to preserve their spiritual and meditation practice. At the same time, Buddha statues purify the mind, build up serenity within oneself, and motivate one to overcome the negative emotions of fear, greed, jealousy, and hatred, uplifting the mind and focusing on the reality of the materialistic world. The followers of Buddhism strongly believe that a Buddha statue is the most crucial source of communicating self-discipline and peace of mind. Similarly, it is widely thought that having a Buddha statue in and around the house helps a person bring out the best possible outcomes in terms of the spiritual journey and the positive aura among those around the statue.

1. Buddha statues for meditation

Buddha statues also emulate the air of motivation among meditation enthusiasts. Many people passionate about meditation have owned at least one Buddha statue as they look up to the Buddha as the source of inspiration to pursue their meditation goals. It is believed that Buddha statues help one focus on meditation, ultimately helping one achieve the higher heights of meditation, as the Buddha himself attained enlightenment by practicing meditation.

2. Buddha Statues as a gift

Another reason to get Buddha statues is as a gift for their loved ones who are passionate about Buddhism, Buddha, antique statues, or meditation. One cannot deny how helpful a Buddha statue can be as a decorative item in a living room or a garden. No wonder Buddha statues are among the most gifted items worldwide because they motivate and inspire people to attain inner peace and happiness. People worldwide visit various Buddha statue galleries, whether physical galleries or online Buddha statue galleries, to search for the perfect Buddha status as a gift for their loved ones.