This Buddha figurine is made of soapstone. It is also made by hand.
The Thai Buddha; meaning
Buddha is widely known for bringing happiness and stability. Follow your feelings when you buy a Buddha, as it also represents your personal and spiritual development.
It is sometimes said that you should only give a Buddha as a gift and not buy one for yourself. This is something made up by our Western society long ago.
If you buy a Buddha with the right intention, it will definitely bring you happiness.
Thai Buddha
This Buddha is originally from India and is also called Gautama or Sakyamuni Buddha.
The story tells us that he was a rich prince who had everything his heart desired. One day he was confronted with the suffering in this world and he decided that this would change.
He traded his rich life for a plain and simple existence. He sat all the time meditating under a bodhi tree and thinking about all the woes in the world. One day he got an insight and saw what was the cause of all the woes. At that moment he reached a state of enlightenment; Buddhism stems from this.
Today’s Eastern Buddha statues still depict this figure exactly. The Thai Buddha has a slender stature and sits cross-legged in a robe. He has his long earlobes from wearing noble earrings. His bulbous bun symbolizes wisdom and spirituality.
Some Buddhas have a dot on the center of their foreheads. This dot represents divinity.