Buddha Indian Black Granite Vitarka Mudra Teaching with Wheel of Dharma Sculpture 75"

Name: Buddha Indian Black Granite Vitarka Mudra Teaching with Wheel of Dharma Sculpture 75"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 146g70
Price: 19999 USD
Availability: InStock

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Statue Details

Materials: Stone, Hand Carved Indian Black Granite in Tamil Nadu

Total Height Including Base: 75 inches or 190 cms

Base Width & Depth: 49 x 30 inches

Weight: Approximately 700 pounds or 320 kgs

Buddha is masterfully carved with smooth, polished, features, he is peacefully seated with his right hand raised in the vitarka mudra of teaching and his left hand resting in his lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation
There is a polished dharma wheel, or dharmachakra carved into the base of the statue
He has a flame shaped urna on his forehead between his eyebrows, a symbol of his ability to see the true nature of reality
This garden Buddha sculpture is hand carved from one block of stone and completely one of a kind, perfect in any weather hot or cold, you will receive this exact statue in your order
Click here to view other granite and marble statues by the artist Balan or you can travel to India to meet Balan and his two daughters by reading Kyle's Travel Blog

Meet the Indian Stone Artists who carved this statue

Meet Our South Indian Stone Artists! Hidden inside solid boulders of stone lay Gods Click here to meet the village artists who hand carve divinity in stone.

This absolutely stunning Buddha statue is hand carved from Indian black granite which is world renown for its smooth texture and density. The focus of any Buddha sculpture is the serene expression on the face of the Buddha. Just by looking at the Buddha's face you catch a glimpse of what lies at the heart of Buddhist teachings.

The Buddha is masterfully carved with smooth, polished, features. There is a highlt polished wheel of dharma, or dharmachakra caved into the base of the sculpture. Buddha is seated in padmasana position with his right hand held in the vitarka mudra of teaching. His left hand rests gently in his lap, palm facing upwards in the dhyana mudra of meditation. His ears, mouth and eyes are beautifully carved! The eyes in particular have a sharp almond shape that is typical of antique Buddha sculpture. His gossamer robes outline his entire body and ripple like waves as they trace their way down his contours. They appear to be made of the finest silk rather than carved from stone! On his forehead is a flame shaped urna. A truly stunning Buddha!

About the Wheel of Dharma:

A dharma wheel has three basic parts: the hub, the rim, and the spokes. Here are some common understandings of the wheel's symbolism:

The circle, the round shape of the wheel, represents the perfection of the dharma, the Buddha's teaching.
The rim of the wheel represents meditation, concentration, and, mindfulness, which hold practice together.
The hub represents moral discipline.

The spokes signify different concepts, depending on their number:

When a wheel has eight spokes, the spokes represent the Eightfold Path. An eight-spoke wheel is the most common form of the wheel in Buddhism.
When a wheel has ten spokes, the spokes represent the ten directions?in effect, everywhere.
When a wheel has twelve spokes, the spokes represent the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination.
When a wheel has 24 spokes, the spokes represent the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination plus the reversing of the Twelves Links and liberation from samsara. A 24-spoke dharma wheel is also called an Ashoka Chakra.
When a wheel has 31 spokes, the spokes represent the 31 realms of existence from ancient Buddhist cosmology.
When a wheel has four spokes, which is rare, the spokes represent either the Four Noble Truths or the four dhyanas.

About Indian Black Granite: Indian black granite is a wonderful stone. It is capable of a variety of finishes which can give it a variety of different color possibilities. It is possible to see 4-5 different colors on a single piece depending on the degree of polish or roughness of the stone. Indian black granite is among the best granite in the world sought after by artists globally. Unlike inferior quality granite, Indian granite is extremely dense and without impurities that plague other stones. The density of granite makes a granite sculpture perfect for any garden because it can be left outside in extreme heat and extreme cold for years without care.

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"The sculpture chooses you. You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."

~Kyle Tortora

Founder, Lotus Sculpture

"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change."
~ Buddha~

The Buddha, whose original name was Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism, the religion and the philosophical system that produced a great culture throughout much of southern and eastern Asia. Buddha, meaning "awakened one" or "enlightened one" is a title not a name. In Hindu Dogma, the Buddha is viewed as being the 9th avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.
The Buddha was a son of the rulers Sakyas. He was married at the age of 16 and lived in luxury and comfort sheltered from the harsh realities of life. When he was 29 he realized that men are subject to old age, sickness and death. He became aware of the suffering inherent in existence. He resolved to give up princely life and become a wandering ascetic (samana) in search for the Truth.
With the two of samanas he attained mystical states of elevated consciousness but he failed to find the Truth. He continued his search and was joined by five ascetics in a grove near Uruvela, where he practiced sever austerities and self-mortification for six years. When he fainted away in weakness, he abandoned ascetic practices to seek his own path to Enlightenment. Discarding the teachings of his contemporaries, through meditation he achieved Enlightenment, or ultimate understanding. There after the Buddha instructed his followers in the dharma (truth) and the "Middle Way" a path between worldly life and extremes of self-denial.
The essence of the Buddha's early preaching was said to be the four Noble truths: 1) life is fundamentally disappointment and suffering. 2) suffering is a result of one's desires for pleasure, power, and continued existence; 3) to stop disappointment and suffering on must stop desiring; and 4) the way to stop desiring and thus suffering is the Noble eight fold path - right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right awareness and right concentration. The realization of the truth of anatman (no eternal self) was taught as essential for the indescribable state of release called nirvana.

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Granite statues from India do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use

You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically
go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.

Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue. You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.

Granite's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture. This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!

If you have any questions concerning your Indian granite statue please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.

USA Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California gallery and ready for immediate packing & shipping. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 business days. Shipping takes anywhere from 1-6 business days. The shipping price is automatically calculated from Oceanside, California to the destination in the online checkout. Or you can get a shipping quote by clicking the Calculate Shipping link beneath the Add to Cart button. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance to the destination from our Oceanside, California showroom.
The delivery charges include insurance, a residential lift gate delivery to your home or business. The freight company will call you to schedule a delivery day and time frame to make the delivery. Someone must be present to receive the statue. Depending on where you are located we will use either R&L Carriers, UPS Freight, Estes, DHX or Roadrunner Transport.
The freight company will use a lift gate to bring the sculpture to the ground and then use a pallet jack to move it anywhere on the same level. They will move it anywhere in your driveway or in your garage. They will not take it to your backyard or in the elevator to your apartment or up or down any steps. They will not be unpacking the statue and taking the crate away. Think of them as you would UPS or Fedex. They only deliver the statue. If you require a little extra service, (within reason) a tip to a delivery man usually works wonders!
For placing the statue our customers have either placed the statue themselves with help of a friend and a tool like a hand truck or a dolly. Or by contacting their landscaper who is used to moving large and heavy objects like rocks and trees into place. For much larger and heavier sculptures sometimes the customer needs a piece of heavy equipment for placing the statue like a crane or forklift. If you have any questions contact me directly at [email protected] or (760) 994-4455

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International Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California showroom and ready for immediate packing & shipping. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS and will be shipped using an international freight service. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 days depending on the statue. We can ship the statue using either sea or air freight to either the your home or the closest port.
If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, California to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email [email protected] or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code.
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