Buddhist Altar Shop Takita Shoten Buddhist Shaka Nyorai Supervised by Master Sculptor Hokari Made of plain wood with a round base high x This statue

■You can choose from two types of pedestals: a hexagonal pedestal or a round pedestal. / Height: 2 sun (approx. 6 cm) / Material: White wood (cypress) / Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm x Width 9.2 cm x Depth 8.7 cm / Type of pedestal: Round pedestal - The low height makes it ideal for compact Buddhist altars or altars with limited interior height. Shaka Nyorai is the principal image of the Soto, Rinzai, and Obaku sects. Just as the principal image is the center of a temple, the principal image is also placed in the center of the family altar at home. The principal image varies depending on the sect of the family temple, so please choose one that matches your sect. Please choose the dimensions of the principal image based on the size of the interior of the family altar. This Buddhist statue was supervised by the great sculptor Hokari Kodo, who also created the 18 shaku Acala statue at Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo Hall. Crafted from plain wood with a beautiful luster and excellent durability, each statue is meticulously crafted with attention to detail. As proof of his supervision, the bottom of the statue bears the red seal of Hokari Kodo. This is a masterpiece carved from a single piece of wood. This product is available in the following dimensions: 1.8 sun (height 15.5cm), 2 sun (height 17.5cm), 2.5 sun (height 22cm), and 3 sun (height 25cm). *Please note that due to the hand-carved finish, each piece may have slight variations in finish, wood grain, and dimensions. It comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, which is proof of Takita Shoten brand quality. Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, which is proof of Takita Shoten brand quality. Shaka Nyorai is the principal image of the Soto, Rinzai, and Obaku sects. ◆Key points of the Buddha statue supervised by the great Buddhist sculptor Hokari Koudou◆ ＜A gentle and calm face＞ The Buddha's peaceful, warm and gentle gaze gives you a sense of relief. Her beautiful, slender eyebrows and narrow eyes, reminiscent of a new moon, also exude a noble dignity. The mudra of the Shaka Nyorai statue is the meditation mudra, which is the appearance that Buddha had when he attained enlightenment. ＜Halo representing the halo of Buddha＞ The Buddha radiates a beam of light from his body and is always surrounded by light. This light is expressed by a halo, and the halo of the Shaka Nyorai statue is an arabesque halo. Because the arabesque halo stretches endlessly in all directions, it is considered to be very auspicious as a sign of longevity and prosperity of descendants. The beautiful and dynamic halo is a masterpiece that shows off the craftsmanship of the artist. ＜Base that shows off the craftsmanship＞ The base of the Buddha statue is a lotus seat, carved with a full-bloomed lotus flower. The lotus flower, which grows out of muddy water and blooms into a beautiful, pure flower, is considered a symbol of the wisdom and compassion of Buddha. In order to express the curved petals (hanbana), a technique called "fukirenga" is used to carefully attach each petal one by one, creating a beautiful, three-dimensional base.