{"product_id":"sleeping-buddha-statue-two-tone-padauk-wood-30cm","title":"Sleeping Buddha Statue - Two-Tone Padauk Wood, 30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnee drawn up, cheek laid on folded hands, eyes closed in a faint, contented smile. This sleeping Buddha is carved by hand from one solid block of African Padauk, 30 cm tall and around 4.5 kg, and it carries a feeling most of us forget to make room for: the moment you finally put everything down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 What Does the Sleeping Buddha Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest known as the \u003cstrong\u003eSleeping Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also called the \u003cstrong\u003eResting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThinking\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDreaming Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, this seated, head-on-knee figure is a much-loved form in Thai-style Buddhist decor. It speaks of rest after effort, quiet reflection and the gentle art of letting go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the name, he is not lying down. The Reclining Buddha lies on his side and marks the Buddha's final passing; this one sits upright with his head on his knee, eyes closed for a moment. It is a pause in the middle of the path: proof that even the Awakened One stopped to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery classical sign is here: the snail-shell curls, the urna between the brows for inner sight, and the long earlobes of a prince who left his jewels behind. The face is young and soft, closer to a peaceful nap than a lesson, which is why it tends to soften any room it sits in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪵 The Wood \u0026amp; The Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid African Padauk, single block.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the densest tropical hardwoods used for carving. You feel the difference the second you lift it: at about 4.5 kg it is several times heavier than a resin or softwood figure of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone, hand-finished.\u003c\/strong\u003e After carving, the skin is hand-toned a deep cocoa brown and the robe a warm saffron amber, then polished back so the wood grain glows through. Raised floral rosettes on both knees and carved lotus bands on the sleeves add texture you can feel with your fingertips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% hand chisel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved by a woodcarving family in Thuong Tin, Hanoi, a district that has shaped wood for generations. No CNC, no mold, so tone and small details vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Dimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Statue: 11.8 in H × 8.3 in W × 7.9 in D (30 × 21 × 20 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Weight: about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg), statue only\u003cbr\u003e· Optional carved base: 7.9 × 7.9 × 2.2 in (20 × 20 × 5.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Height on base: about 14 in (35.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Material: solid African Padauk, single block\u003cbr\u003e· Finish: hand-applied two-tone colour, polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Where to Place It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedroom or reading corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e the natural home for a figure about rest, traditionally believed to support calmer evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk or study shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly above eye level, a small reminder to stop and breathe between tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntryway or living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e in feng shui, a raised Buddha facing the front door is traditionally believed to greet the home with calm energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it raised and clean: never directly on the floor, in a bathroom or facing one. The optional carved base lifts it to the right height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Choose Your Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatue Only\u003c\/strong\u003e: the hand-carved sleeping Buddha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Base (Deal -30%)\u003c\/strong\u003e: adds the matching carved square wood base, packed together and ready to display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 A Gift That Says \"You Can Stop Now\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the friend who never switches off, the new parent, the carer, the nurse after night shifts, or anyone coming back from burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a first home, a retirement, or a Christmas gift that will still be on the shelf in twenty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Care \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft, dry cloth; avoid water and sprays, which can mark the hand-applied finish. Keep about 1 m away from heaters and air-con vents. Each statue (and base, if chosen) is wrapped individually, padded for international transit and boxed. Free shipping worldwide from Hanoi, Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"Statue Only","offer_id":68012524404968,"sku":null,"price":383.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Base (Deal -30%)","offer_id":68012524437736,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/IMG_0317.jpg?v=1793118631","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/sleeping-buddha-statue-two-tone-padauk-wood-30cm","provider":"Still Lotus Studio VN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}