| Buddhism is a philosophy based on compassion to | | | | generations. Shakyas are the major artisans and |
| achieve enlightenment called "Nirvana." Buddhism | | | | contributors in creating the statues of Buddha. |
| explains the fact that the root of sufferings and | | | | The best place to buy Buddha statues is from Patan, |
| unhappiness is our own state of mind and the way we | | | | Nepal. Patan, Lalitpur is the heart of handicraft industry |
| perceive things. If we start and continue to purify our | | | | in Nepal. This is the place where most of the Newar |
| mind and soul with the help of Vipassana Meditation, | | | | artists live. |
| ultimately, the state of evergreen happiness free from | | | | Patan Durbar Square, Thamel, Basantapur Durbar |
| sorrow and pain called "Nirvana" can be achieved. | | | | Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the major |
| Buddha statues with different positions are designed | | | | places where you can find high quality statues of |
| specifically to teach certain lessons of the | | | | Buddha either for wholesale or retail sale. You can also |
| philosophy.There are different kinds of them like | | | | find Buddhas in local online stores such as listed below |
| Standing Buddha, sleeping Buddha, laughing Buddha, | | | | to buy Buddha statues directly from the Newar |
| blessing Buddha, meditating Buddha, teaching Buddha | | | | artisans who actually make them. |
| etc. Different positions of the statues hold different | | | | Buddha statues are made with variety of materials. In |
| meanings and teachings. | | | | these stores, you can find varying Buddha statues |
| Good statues of Buddha are the hand-carved ones. | | | | made of different materials like golden, antique, |
| They are unique to the artisans creativity and hand | | | | Oxidized, Copper, Bronze, Brass, silver, wooden, resin, |
| work.These statues of Buddha are specifically, | | | | crystal statues etc. |
| originally and exclusively made in Nepal by specialist | | | | You will not only find some excellent Buddha statues |
| Newari artisans. The fine artistry and skill they acquired | | | | but also very good information on Tibetan Buddhist |
| are descended down from their ancestors for | | | | culture and Nepalese Buddhist culture here. |