garden buddha

A young head of Buddha looks with kindness and tenderness upon those who revere him, his face an expression of noble spirituality. His sandstone image is the accomplished work of Bali's Wayan Kandiyasa, who exhibits his skill with admirable finesse. He tenderly details Buddha's image, its esthetic allure a reflection of a calm and measured work.

At age 29, Siddhartha left his wealthy family in pursuit of truth. After six years, Siddhartha experienced the religious epiphanies on which Buddhism is based. In short, a wholesome existence guided by the right understanding, the right thinking, the right speech, the right conduct, the right livelihood, the right effort, the right mindfulness, and the right concentration releases one from the painful cycle of life and death.

Designed by Wayan Kandiyasa in Bali, this statuette of Buddha is perfect for your garden, or for an empty table in your living room. Skillfully hand carved from pale sandstone, the statuette features intricate details that bring the founder of Buddhism to life.

Lord Buddha holds a lotus flower, which symbolizes peace, on Wayan Kandiyasa's skillfully crafted statuette. Hand carved from pale sandstone, the statuette features intricate details that bring the founder of Buddhism to life. A perfect piece for your garden, porch, or living room.

A celestial garden of lotus flowers surrounds Buddha in one of his meditating sessions. Inspired by the wise lessons of the master, Balinese artisan Made Mulyani hand-carves this precious suar wood relief panel, evoking a serene aura. The artwork is painted by hand, which adds a glamorous touch to this cultural home accent.

A contemplative Buddha takes on the face of nature in this mesmerizing mask by Gung Gus. Detailed with vivid artistry, the mask is carved of seasoned crocodile wood and painted by hand.

Hand-carved of crocodile wood, Buddha rests his head against his knee in this beautiful and celebratory sculpture from Bali. Gung Gus creates the reverent sculpture, painting Buddha's skin in a gold tone with hand-painted floral motifs over his clothing.

Working with his characteristic "Buddha's curl" motifs, Zayd Makarim of Bali decorates two crescents with beautiful designs in relief in this pair of dangle earrings. In magnificent fashion, each crescent can be flipped over to reveal a majestic floral garden, capable of fitting any mood. The sterling silver crescents dangle from the ears on petite lengths of chain for a lovely pair of earrings.

Inspired by the teachings of Buddha, Rawat Vongla in Thailand paints this magnificent original composition. He works in acrylic on canvas to depict the statue of a Lanna woman in a lotus-filled royal garden. Lanna, or Lan Na, was the name of a kingdom in northern Thailand from the 13th to the 18th centuries.