{"product_id":"scented-cypress-buddha-statue-hand-carved-zen-master-for-meditation","title":"Hand-Carved Zen Master Statue for Meditation Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does a Zen Master Buddha Statue Symbolize?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure seated before you holds the Dhyana Mudra — both hands resting open in the lap, fingertips forming a quiet triangle. In Buddhist tradition, this gesture represents complete stillness of mind: not the absence of thought, but the ability to let thoughts pass without being pulled by them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular form draws from Vietnam's Truc Lam Zen lineage — a school of Buddhism that has always emphasized finding peace within ordinary life, not apart from it. The downward gaze, eyes open just enough to remain present, is the posture of someone who has stopped running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 The Wood \u0026amp; The Hands That Shaped It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Green Cypress Wood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Cypress is one of Vietnam's most prized hardwoods — dense, slow-grown, and naturally aromatic. Each statue is carved from a single solid block: no composite, no veneer, no filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scent is warm and quietly present — a natural wood fragrance that softens whatever room it enters. Not sharp like incense. Not sweet like candles. Simply the wood itself, breathing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes each piece irreplaceable is the hand behind it. Our family artisans in Thuong Tin, Hanoi have spent generations carrying on Vietnam's woodcarving tradition — each fold of the robe shaped by chisel, not machine. The slightly uneven texture you may notice in the robe's drapery is not a flaw. It is the fingerprint of handwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grain you receive will differ from the photos. This is the nature of solid wood and handmade craft — the quietude carved into every grain belongs to your piece alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith natural oil finish and no chemical varnish, the wood remains alive. It will deepen in color over the years. Some things are made to outlast us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Product details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Mudra: Dhyana Mudra — hands resting open, fingertips touching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Material: Solid Green Cypress Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Finish: Natural oil — no chemical varnish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Scent: Warm and quietly present — a natural wood fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Carving: 100% hand-chisel by family artisans — no CNC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· Origin: Thuong Tin, Hanoi, Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to place it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Medium (20 cm) sits naturally on a desk, bedside table, or bookshelf — anywhere you return to throughout the day. The Large (30 cm) carries enough presence to anchor a living room shelf, an entryway console, or a dedicated meditation space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, placing the statue at or above eye level — facing the room rather than the wall — is believed to allow its energy to settle the space around it. Both sizes rest on a wide 16 × 16 cm base, stable enough to hold their ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach order is carefully wrapped to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition, ready to be placed on your altar or given as a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"7.9 inches (~20cm)","offer_id":48780850397416,"sku":null,"price":64.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8 inches (~30cm)","offer_id":48780850462952,"sku":null,"price":109.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/IMG_7360.jpg?v=1784538596","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/scented-cypress-buddha-statue-hand-carved-zen-master-for-meditation","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}