Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Enlightened Buddha

The Buddha statue is a very popular Asian collectible.  Its symbolism is linked very directly to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.  He was the "first" Buddha, and he is the one symoblized by most of these statues around the world.  So one must understand his or her reason for wanting a Buddha statue.  They are usually symbols of happiness, luck, wealth, and prosperity.  More importantly, they represent the quest for enlightenment.

Harlan Urwler
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