Mini Buddha Figurine

White resin Thai buddha available in four different designs. 

Protection Buddha: This depiction of a seated buddha with the right hand raised and facing outwards has two common meanings. The first is that of the Protection Buddha, as the raised right hand symbolically represents a shield. The second meaning, Overcoming Fear, is closely related to the first (since one who is receiving protection would be less fearful).

Meditation Buddha: This statue is for people who are either looking for peace and clam in their lives, or for those who wish to improve their own meditation skills. People will often buy a Meditation Buddha if they want to set up a "serenity room" or a corner of their house where they can sit in calm for a little while and unwind.

Medicine Buddha: It is believed by the Tibetans that the Buddha was responsible for delivering the knowledge of medicine to the people of the world, and in fact the right hand facing outward signifies "granting a boon" (meaning, giving a blessing) to mankind. This is a common hand gesture amongst both Buddhist and Hindu statues.

Alms/Begging Buddha: This signifies compassion and caring for all beings. Contrary to what many think, monks (and the Buddha) did not beg for food. Instead, they collected alms. The difference is that collecting alms allows for those giving the alms to make merit (meaning, to acquire good karma).

Individual sizes: H:5.5cm W:3cm D:2.5cm