Where are your Buddha statues made?

Our statues are handmade in Nepal, which has a long tradition of Buddhist statue making.

Which Buddha statue should I choose?

Choose the figure whose quality you want to keep in front of you. Shakyamuni is the historical Buddha and the most common choice for a first statue. Chenrezig stands for compassion, Manjushree for wisdom, and White Tara for compassion and long life. If you follow a teacher or tradition, choose the figure your practice is centred on.

What is the difference between a Buddha and a bodhisattva?

A Buddha is a fully awakened being, such as Shakyamuni or Amitabha. A bodhisattva, such as Chenrezig or Manjushree, is a being dedicated to the awakening of all others. Both are honoured on Buddhist shrines.

Who is the Medicine Buddha?

The Medicine Buddha is revered in Buddhist tradition as the Buddha of healing. People keep his image and recite his mantra as a devotional practice. A statue is an object of devotion and is not a treatment for any illness.

White Tara is a female figure of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, associated with compassion and long life. She is one of the most loved figures on home shrines.

Where should I place a Buddha statue at home?

By custom a statue is placed on a clean, raised surface, such as a shrine or a shelf, at or above eye level when you are seated. It is not placed on the floor, and nothing is placed on top of it.

Do I need to be Buddhist to keep a Buddha statue?

No. Anyone may keep a statue. It is a devotional image, so it is placed and handled with respect and not used as a casual ornament.

What does gold gilded mean?

Gold gilded means a gold finish has been applied to the surface of the statue. Partly gold gilded means the finish is on selected areas only. Each listing says which finish the statue has.

How do I clean a gilded statue?

Dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush. Do not use water, polish or cleaning products on a gilded or painted surface.

How long does dispatch take?

Statues are dispatched in 3-4 business days from Kathmandu by DHL Express.

Handmade Statue

If you want	Choose	Reason
A first statue for a home shrine	Shakyamuni Buddha	The historical Buddha, honoured in every Buddhist tradition.
A figure of compassion	Chenrezig or White Tara	Both are associated with compassion in the Tibetan tradition.
A figure of wisdom and study	Manjushree	The bodhisattva of wisdom.
A figure connected with healing practice	Medicine Buddha	Revered in tradition as the Buddha of healing.
A figure for purification practice	Vajrasattva	The Buddha associated with purification.
A figure of the Pure Land tradition	Amitabha Buddha	The Buddha of Infinite Light.
The founding teacher of Tibetan Buddhism	Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche)	Honoured for establishing Buddhism in Tibet.