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Meditation Buddha
Meditation Buddha Statue – it signifies serenity, calm, deep concentration, and unity with higher energy.The statue of Meditation Buddha (Serene Buddha, Calming Buddha) illustrates a state of peacefulness, perfect balance of thinking and the rest of the senses and it is an ideal statue of Buddha for everyone seeking a tranquil life.
Earth Touching Buddha
It signifies the moment of enlightenment in Buddha’s life, representing unshaken strength and the truth of his commitment to liberation.Calling The Earth to Witness or Bhumisparsha mudra is one of the most representative images of Buddhism. The statue illustrates the historical Shakyamuni Buddha seated with his right hand over the right knee, reaching toward the ground with the palm inward, and the left hand with the palm upright in his lap. The gesture reflects Buddha’s awakening as he claims the earth as a witness of his enlightenment.
Nirvana Buddha or Reclining/Sleeping Buddha
It signifies tranquility achieved through liberation from the cycle of life and death (known as samsara).The statue depicts a serene and composed ...
... Buddha in the final moments of his life, prior to entering Nirvana.Each position of his right hand has a different significance. The right hand supporting the head signifies that Buddha is resting, while the right hand placed next to the body signifies that Buddha has entered Nirvana.
Medicine Buddha – it signifies the healing of physical and spiritual sickness.
The statue is typically depicted seated, with a Lapis Lazuli colored jar of medicine nectar or herbs in his left hand and the right hand resting on his right knee and it is often portrayed as having blue skin.

Though there are many depictions and styles of the Buddha heads depending on the region of the origin, the basic meaning of what the iconography represents is somewhat the same across over the history of Buddhism.
This Gemstone Buddha statue in Petrified wood is done by a very talented artist from Jaipur. Petrified wood is formed after all four elements of nature work on wood. The wood is slowly crystallized and becomes a gemstone after thousands of years. Petrified wood is really a very special gemstone given to us by Mother Nature. It is a stone of steady growth, strong body, patience and inner peace.
The hardness of this gemstone is 7 on Mohs scale and the sources of deposits are in USA & Madagascar. This Gemstone carving took around 5 to 6 months for its completion.