Four Things To Consider When Buying A Buddha Statue 

My Buddha statue was given to me by a monk after I told him I’m scared of monsters at night. He gave me the Buddha to let me know that nothing will harm me because buddha is watching over me

The thing to consider when buying a buddha statue is, "Does this statue add to my sense of peace?" If the answer is yes then it's the right Buddha statue.

When the Buddha was alive, and for many decades after he was not depicted in statues. Siddhartha Gautama didn't like being represented directly and preferred to be shown as a footprint, the wheel of dhamma or an empty throne. Statues showing him came long after his death. I agree though, personal feeling is important, as long as you have respect.

We had Buddhas in the house when I was growing up. Though we are Catholic, my mother liked them and was always picking them up when she saw them at flea markets and antique or thrift type stores. Her father liked the image of Buddha too and considered them good luck....but my mother, referring to the expression on Buddhas face, says that they also make her feel peaceful. So I feel as if the Buddha has always been present in my life, and that may be one of the reasons for my interest in Buddhism. This past Mother's Day, I bought her a beautiful large stone sitting Buddha for her garden that I found at a local garden center. It looks so beautiful with her flowers growing around it. Just found your channel, it's very informative - thanks for sharing!

I have a statue of the Buddha when he is touching the Earth. Beautiful.

Thank you for telling people that the statue in Chinese restaurants is not Siddhartha Gautoma!

Mindah, i cant even put into words how much you have helped me. I know i cant be the only one. I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Im starting to love myself and the world around me more and more.

Thank you so much. I'm a sycretist and find keeping Buddah statues around me helps me keep in a good, positive mind set. Thanks so much. x

A beautiful presentation. (I also love the visuals, with your top matching the flowers by the statue, and the stripes on the cushion. And, you have the most beautiful speaking voice I've heard in a long time.) Anyway, thank you, very much.

So interesting and helpful!! Thank you Mindah, I love your videos!

Extremely informative. Thank you so much, I had been trying to find exactly this kind of information 🙏🏻

Thank you for all of this information, it really helped me to feel comfortable about my Buddha and how and where I placed it in my new apartment! Blessings to you

Your videos are always wonderful. Thank you, Mindah!

This is SUPER informative. Very valuable information, and stated clear and precisely. Thank you.

thank you for explaining everything so deeply, it all makes sense.

I am new to this. You were VERY informative. Thank you!

I wanted to thank you so much for sharing this, I have a statue and it means a lot to me

i want one because i feel like it will have good energy and have a relaxing feel to my room

Thanks for this information, really like the way you explained.

Thank you very much for that! Wonderfully informative :))) Hope you are having a lovely day x

I just discovered your channel! Thank you so much!

I'm enjoying your videos. Have been thinking about buying a Buddha statue for some time, and your video happens to validate the ones I'm leaning towards and gives appropriate reasons for my selection. Thanks. I've been looking for a temple to attend but I think I'll continue with yours and other videos on Buddhism before I commit to that. Thanks again. :-)

A wonderful and revealing presentation !!!I had no idea there was so much to know .

Your beautiful comment about it really being about how you connect with a particular statue and how it makes you feel. So powerful and helpful. Thank you.

Thank you so much for enlightening me. I try to respect everyone's belief. I was not knowledgeable about Buddha Statue's, but will now be more mindful.

Wow, very informative. Thanks so much.

Wonderful information!Thank you so much.

I really like your videos! You speak seriously, yet always seem on the verge of laughter, which is very charming.

Thank you for this excellent video! Could you please make a video about building a personal shrine? Are there any things to consider or some things that are not appropriate? Do you have a shrine yourself?

I had no idea! Thanks so much for posting this video! I'd love to see a video about setting up your own personal alter & meditation space! I'd really like to set up one for my family 🙏 thank you!! ❤️ I'd love some more information to about how to start a practice with small children 😊

Thank you. It was interesting and helpful x

Hi Mindah! Nice to find some super informative videos about Buddhism, they have been really helpful! Just wanted to ask about the different dieties which people pray towards - in Hong Kong we have Tin Hau god, Goddess of Mercy (guanyin) and gods for medicine and laughter (like you talked about in this video)- Maybe make a video informing us on these?

Love this video thank you

just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your informative videos. Peace and love to you :)

Excellent, very informative. Namaste

Thank you for the information I was planning on getting a statue of buddah and now I know what to look for.

Thank you Mindah and looking forward for your more videos...

Hi It was really interesting to know this i was thinking to buy it for long time.... Thanks dear

Thank you for the excellent guidance.

Such beauty in these tips!

Great video! Very informative. I'm planning on making a drawing of a Buddah statue, so a lot to consider ! Thank you

thank you for sharing your knowledge regarding the buddha statue, my daughter just bought me a baby buddha and so happy to have it.

Great presentation, lots of thanks

For 80% of population: "the first step to buying a Buddha statue, is to not know anything about Buddhism."

I found this fascinating. Some very interesting points. Thank you. 🙏

Thank you for an excellent and informative video.

Thank you so Much your the best at what you do friend ❤️💯😎

Hello! I'm a newer Buddhist and I love your videos. Can you please teach me how to make a proper shrine for my home? I appreciate it thank you

thank you for all your posts

My dad went to Thailand in 1972 and gifted my mom a 2 ft wooden bhudda, sitting with hands resting. I now have it. That has sentimental value for me.

Very valuable information!!! Did not know all statutes were not the same Buddha! Thanks so much!

Just loved your voice and the way u speak. It beings so calm 😌 to the mind. Good luck. 👍

Actually statue is a symbol only, we should select the best statue which helps our practices, but mainly its in one's mind and favours differ according to individual's interests 🙏❤️🌷

Thank you very much indeed for the useful information 🙏

Hi love your videos. Is there a video going over all the hand positions? Keep up the good videos that makes Buddhism accessible to the world.

I found this information quite helpful and useful

I'm Christian but Buddha statues bring peacefulness.

thanks you for share excellent explanation.

I like Buddha

Hi Mindah-Lee :) is there something meaningful about the posture of the small statue I have? The figure is kneeling, using his one hand to balance a bowl (for a tea candle) on his knees. The other hand is held upright, against the chest. The figure does have curly hair, a slim body and serene expression. Thank you, your videos always tickle my curiosity and warm my heart.

This was very interesting.

i bought my first budda he reminds me of saying no negativity

Very grateful for the “education “ thank you!

Thank you!

Awesome thank you so much !

Lord Buddha is loved.

It’s great to watch your videos

Thumbs up for your great job. Peace

I'm thinking of become a Buddhist and this has really helped

Thanks for your knowledge

Dear Self, Would you please explain the difference among statutes made out of wood, stone, metal, bone, etc? I notice that all the Bhuddas I saw in Japan where made only out of wood. In Tibet I noticed that all the Bhuddas were made mostly out of metals. Is there a meaning in the materials used to make a Bhudda statue? I love your video!!! Peace & Joy, Love & Light !

Thank You, very helpful 🙏🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺

I have a locker at my job, is it okay to put my Buddha statue in there? Thanks for the video and the information. As a beginner Buddhist I'll definitely subscribing to you.

love your song never gonna be the same again

Wonderful info 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

I just bought my first Buddhist statue. Ive been a Buddhist for 25 years and finally bought a medicine buddha brass statue. Ive been using incense holders inlue of a statue. My ex wife forbidden Buddhist items in my household. But its 30" tall and 24" wide. I will be holding a over night visual and fasting for 3 days with candles and incense. Because of the world situation in 2021 im not able to have it blessed, but a visual is almost the same. It's going to be in my bedroom because im always sick (lung problems) and medicine buddha should be where you heal. Thanks for the great video, im excited.

Thank you. Nice video. 😉

Great Video and information 😊! I may have another thing to consider when buying a buddha statue: Consider buying your buddha from an artist, and not from a random company that prints cheap plastics out on a 3d-printer 😃🙏.

Hi thanks for the very informative video 🙏🏼. I have a question, I have a standing Buddha statue that had his left hand raised and facing outward, like semuii-in but performed using the left hand, however yogan-in is not performed. What is the significance of the left hand being raised instead of the the right. In Hinduism blessings are always given with the right hand. I hope you can help. Thank you

Hello, thank you for this video! I would like to find the symbol to put on the bottom of my statue. What is it called? thank you

***** I hope you'll make a video about chanting mantras too.. oh, and maybe a discussion about different schools/traditions and linages of Buddhism :) Namo Buddhaya!

Thank you very much :)

I am curious..Buddha never travelled to China but It was Hu yen Sung….who came to India and carried buddhism to China….Hi Mindah ..anyway Thnx for beautiful presentation..I find Vaishnism and buddhism similar….the way you are saying ..catches attention…..let me mention..without mind and spirit….any worship becomes ritual than spiritual..so mind has to be engaged always in His service…..cosmic connection…If anyone is seriously engaged in Buddism…I request ..please visit sarnath…where Buddha first gave his preaching to famous five deciples……….one of his deciple was King Asoka Buddha born as prince at Kapilavastu…was so moved by human suffering at tender age…he left palace, beautiful wife, wealth and went to Bodh Gaya (India) for self realization…..where he obtained Siddhi…There one girl from lower level fed him rice pudding….then he came to Sarnath to start preaching meaning of human birth in this world, nonviolence….If one practices and follows ..His/her mind and soul will be enlightened….he will never be able to envy anyone….it gives you absolute mental strength…you will enjoy meditaing more yourself rather enjoying partying ..It makes you very balanced one… WE keep specil place called temple room at home….which is very imp

Thank you so much..NAMASTE.

I have the exact one you have behind you :) - and about 10 different ones!

i bought one from a friend his father is a wood carver and said they are throwing out some old stuff that are not good to sell anymore, nevertheless i immediately bought it for a very low price, they were happy i am happy

Hey, brazillian zen buddhist here! Totally agree!

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

hi! i wonder what's your opinion on people buying Buddha decorations nowadays as candle holders, plant holders etc. do you think its offensive? because some people buy them as it is "trendy" and they are not appreciating them and they are not Buddhists.

Hi, now that you are taling about buying, you should make a video about buddhism and minimalism :)

Thanks again.....

you are very wise

Hello, does all of the same apply to banners or wall hangings--whether full body depictions or "eyes of Buddha?" Thank you.

Hi, can we place 'Laughing Buddha' made of metal in Southeast area?

Thank you very very much

I just ordered a Guru Rinpoche Statue in resin and your video is the first I've found with information regarding the consecration of a solid statue. So I ask in the most respectful manner where you found the information about the double Vajra being an appropriate blessing method.

Thank you!

Agree. THank you

Mindah where can I put my statue I have a small living apartment. Can u put it next to the front door with an alter ?

Proud to be buddist from India🙏