{"product_id":"hand-carved-cypress-wood-maitreya-buddha-statue-zen-desk-decor-luck-symbol-2","title":"Maitreya Buddha Statue - Cypress Wood, Luck Symbol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every meaningful object needs to be large. This hand-carved Maitreya Buddha, seated — solid cypress wood, carved by family artisans in Thường Tín village, Hanoi — brings the same quiet promise as its standing counterpart into a smaller, more intimate scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Maitreya?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaitreya is the Buddha yet to come — prophesied across Buddhist tradition to appear once the present teachings have faded, and to rediscover the path to enlightenment for a new age. Where a seated meditating Buddha often represents stillness already achieved, a seated Maitreya represents patience: the readiness of someone who knows their moment is still ahead of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a small shelf or a desk corner, he is the figure that says: good things are still allowed to be on their way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 The Wood \u0026amp; The Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCypress is a naturally aromatic, fine-grained wood with a light, honey-gold color, long used in temple carving across East and Southeast Asia for both its pleasant scent and its natural resistance to insects and decay. At this smaller scale, its lighter weight and softer tone make for an easy, unobtrusive presence rather than a statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery statue is hand-chiseled from a single block by artisans continuing a carving lineage passed through families in Thường Tín village for generations. Even at 13cm, the same hand-tool process applies — no shortcuts taken because of the smaller size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Where to Place It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desk, a small altar corner, a bookshelf, or anywhere space is limited but you still want a considered presence — at or above eye level where possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪵 Display Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the cleanest finished look, we recommend pairing this piece with a matching Ebony wood pedestal base — sold separately — which lifts the statue slightly and gives it a more considered, gallery-ready presence on any shelf or altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts smaller scale makes this an easy, low-pressure gift for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA coworker or new employee starting a role\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA student beginning a course of study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA housewarming gift for a small apartment or first home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who appreciates meaning without needing a large piece to hold it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621146628328,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/IMG_1288.jpg?v=1790087832","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/hand-carved-cypress-wood-maitreya-buddha-statue-zen-desk-decor-luck-symbol-2","provider":"Still Lotus Studio VN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}