Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues

Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue

$198.00
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Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
  • Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue - Sculptures & Statues
Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue

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Urban Weeping Painted Wood Buddha Statue

$198.00

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Hand carved wooden statue of the Weeping Buddha, shoulders drawn up and head bowed low over folded hands. In legend, this figure weeps for the sorrows of the world so others can set theirs down. Set it on a shelf, altar, or windowsill and rest a hand on its back when a day feels heavy. A thoughtful gift for someone moving through grief.

Details
  • Design: Rounded, softly abstracted seated Buddha with face bowed inward and hands resting in the lap. Finished in a weathered grey wash that lets the wood grain show through like stone
  • Size: Each piece is one-of-a-kind. Average dimensions run about 11-13" tall x 11-12" wide
  • Material: Solid wood, hand carved from a single log, with an individually finished grey distressed paint
  • Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from direct sun and moisture. Indoor tabletop display only
  • Note: Hand carved from a single log by artists in Bali, so natural grain, tone, and small imperfections vary from piece to piece
  • Origin: Hand carved by artists in Bali, Indonesia
Meaning & Intention

The Weeping Buddha is one of the more moving figures in Buddhist-inspired folk art. Legend holds that the world holds so much sorrow someone must shoulder it, so this Buddha weeps on our behalf.

The gesture at the center of the legend is tactile. Touch the statue's back, the story goes, and some measure of sadness passes into the figure, who absorbs it and asks nothing in return.

The hunched, curled-in form makes the grief of the legend feel physical rather than symbolic — less a religious icon than a companion for hard seasons.

Set on a shelf, altar, or windowsill, it becomes a place to rest a hand on the way past, to acknowledge a hard week without needing to explain it to anyone.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Comfort, release, compassion, peace

Chakra connection: Heart

Ideal for: Anyone moving through grief, stress, or a difficult season who wants an object to mark it

Suggested mantra: I release this sorrow

Questions & Guidance

Is this a good sympathy gift?

Yes. The figure's meaning speaks directly to grief, and it is often given to a friend or family member moving through loss, illness, or another hard season.

How do I use it in a practice?

There is no set ritual. Many people rest a hand on the statue's back on the way past, name what they are ready to let go of, or repeat the suggested mantra.

Where is the best spot for it at home?

Anywhere the day slows down. A reading corner, a meditation nook, a bedside table, or a desk edge all work. Choose a place you naturally pass through.

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