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November 5th, 2008 
Angie Lotus Statue
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CHINESE SHOUSHAN STONE CARVED BIRD PEONY LOTUS LEAF STATUE $99.99 |
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Natural Burma Jadeite Jade Carp Fish & Lotus Flower Statue $89.00 |
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Big Heavy Chinese Natural Jade Lotus Flower Goldfish Big Vase Statue $81.00 |
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Superb Green Sandalwood Hard Wood Lotus Leaf Kwan-Yin Hold Ruyi Scepter Statue $99.00 |
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Lotus Buddha Kuan-yin Bronze Chinese Statues Antique $499.00 |
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Lotus Frog Girl Children Chinese Bronze Statues $9.99 |
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18/19TH C. CHINESE OLD WHITE COPPER CARVED FISH LOTUS ZHENCHI STATUE $1.04 |
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Chinese Hetian Jade Statue – Carp & Lotus NR $21.50 |
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7″STUNNING CHINESE JADE STATUE LOTUS BRUSH WASHER $290.00 |
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Old Chinese Nephrite Celadon Jade Statue 19thC FAIRY BOY W/LOTUS AUSPICIOUS $6.50 |
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Lotus Frog Children Boy Chinese Bronze Statues Antique $9.99 |
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Exquisite Chinese Vintage Hetian Jade Vivid Lotus Flower Old School Statue NR $20.50 |
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Bronze Sculpture handmade Statues Chinese Lotus $99.00 |
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lotus Root Frog Statues Chinese Bronze Antique Amulets $179.00 |
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NICE handicraft ox-bone Craving Chinese kwan-yin sitting lotus flower statue $399.00 |
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Old Chinese Boxwood Carving Statue/Sculpture~FAIRY BOY SITTING ON LOTUS $0.01 |
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Chinese Lapis Lazuli Statue -Carp & Lotus NR $12.50 |
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Chinese Jade Statue – Carp & Lotus NR $15.17 |
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Nice ox-bone handwork carved kwan-yin on Lotus Leaf figure statue $985.00 |
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Rare 18th Chinese Blue White Porcelain Carved,Statue(Lotus root) $4.99 |
The symbolism of the Buddha Lotus
A statue of Buddha can be used both as an accent Decorative and aid to meditation. Buddha statues are symbols of the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, who taught us that, by eliminating all desires of our lives we are able to reach Nirvana. It is a state of existence when the suffering does not exist. When we reached the nirvana of cycle of rebirth and death ends. The key to achieving this Nirvana is a mental discipline and the ability to understand and follow the Eightfold Path.
Buddha statues come in a variety of poses and styles of the elegant statues Buddha of Nepal and Tibet to the lunatic laughing Buddha also known as the Buddha happy. Meditation, dispel fear, education poses, reclining Buddha, touch the ground and pose are just some of the statue of Buddha the most common installation. Often, the Buddha is seated on a lotus flower to represent the divine birth and purity. A Buddhist quote states, "the spirit of the best of men is spotless, like the new Lotus in the muddy water that does not adhere her. "
The statue of Buddha in the lotus position is often called the Buddha, meditation or a statue of Buddha as the Buddha Lotus in this position resembles a lotus flower. The statues are made with a base that resembles the stem of a lotus flower. In addition to the symbol of the purity of the lotus he also was the symbolic vehicle which made the Buddha in Nirvana and is therefore very important in this way as well. Curling mire and mud springs flower lotus suite with beautiful flowers. This is still symbolic of the Buddha rise from humble roots reach nirvana.
In the statue Buddha's meditation, the hand positions or mudras place the fingers of the hand righ top of those on the left. Although his hands resting gently on the knees, legs are folded into a cross position. The left foot should be placed on the right with the ball and heel of the foot upward and the right foot is placed on the left leg in the same position. This position is a pose for relaxation and meditation and is known in the lotus position.
The symbolic meaning of lotus flowers is rich in Buddhist .. It is a symbol of the Bodhi, a state of spiritual development and total mental purity, the pacification of our basic nature. represented in Buddhist art generally has eight petals symbolize the Eightfold Path of the Good Law. White and pink lotus blossoms are more closely associated Buddha.
When the lotus is seen in different shades of colors which usually has a specific meaning. Red Lotus may refer love, compassion, or passion. On the other hand, intelligence, wisdom and knowledge are represented by the Blue Lotus.
The next time you encounter a statue of Buddha that is in an Asian restaurant or in someone to pay attention to the position of the Buddha hands and posture. Each position has a special meaning and message, and usually tells you something about the owner of the statue.
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Jade Carving Bamboo Teapot $248.00 Orders are shipped via FedEx with tracking numbers. Expedited shipping is available. FedEx shipping only applies to the 48 continental states. Alaska and Hawaii are shipped using US Postal Service…. |
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Jade Carving Bamboo Teapot $248.00 Orders are shipped via FedEx with tracking numbers. Expedited shipping is available. FedEx shipping only applies to the 48 continental states. Alaska and Hawaii are shipped using US Postal Service…. |
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Jade Carving Bamboo Teapot $248.00 Orders are shipped via FedEx with tracking numbers. Expedited shipping is available. FedEx shipping only applies to the 48 continental states. Alaska and Hawaii are shipped using US Postal Service…. |
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Vinyl Wall Art Decal Sticker Chinese Lantern Festival Lights #261 $55.95 The newest interior design trend is adding vinyl art on interior walls. It’s easier than hiring an artist and a lot cheaper. The smaller pieces can be put up within minutes. The larger pieces takes a little longer. The decals can be applied to all smooth surfaces, such as walls, windows, tiles, mirrors and doors. Each of our designs come with easy instructions to follow. This is an original design… |
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Bouddha Au Féminin – 24W x 15H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $47.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Couple De Bouddhas – 24W x 18H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $47.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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The road to Chiang Mai – Tranquil Budddhas $24.95 The road to Chiang Mai: Tranquil Buddhas brings you to the old capitals of Siam, the name Thailand used to be called. We visit Ayuthaia that used one of the biggest cities in the world, a city full of ruined temples, the oldest capital of Siam, Si Satchalanai-Chaliang, another interesting archeological area and Sukhotai, another old capital full of tranquil statues of Buddha situated on lakes full… |
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Kings & Queens Shower Gel 10.14 fl oz (300 ml) Kings & QueensCaspar Myrrh Showergel With Royal Herbs Mineral Oil Free, Paraben FreeMyrrh was the gift to the Infant from Caspar, one of the three Magi. Myrrh was used for its properties and was valued almost as much as gold in ancient times.Royal HerbsAll the Kings & Queens products are enriched with Pomegranate, Blue Egyptian Lotus and Malachite extracts to maximize your enjoyment.Made in Greece… |
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Kings & Queens Body Butter 6.76 fl oz (200 ml) Kings & QueensNefertiti Honey Body Butter With Royal Herbs Mineral Oil Free, Paraben FreeNefertiti, royal wife of an Egyptian Pharaoh, was depicted as an icon of beauty in her famous statue. She regularly used honey as a beauty treatment in order to live up to her name, which means “the beautiful woman has arrived”.Royal HerbsAll the Kings & Queens products are enriched with Pomegranate, Blue Egyp… |
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Kings & Queens Body Milk 6.76 fl oz (200 ml) Kings & QueensQueen Isabella Cinnamon Orange Body Milk With Royal Herbs Mineral Oil Free, Paraben FreeQueen Isabella of Spain was very fond of cinnamon’s mild taste and exquisite aroma but not of its exorbitant price. So, she financed Columbus’ search for a new route to Ceylon’s cinnamon and thus set the wheels in motion for his accidental discovery of the New World.Royal HerbsAll the Kings & Quee… |
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