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Buddhism and Hinduism in Home Decor - a list by ASewell
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Symbols and icons from the Buddhist and Hindu religions have gained popularity in secular home decor over the past few years. Here are some fine art as well as kitsch examples.
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A student and devotee of the Buddhist and Hindu religions.
**Whisper Lights -- Bodhi Leaf Flower Lights
First to recommend
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From Wikepedia, the free encyclopedia:
"The Bodhi Tree, also known as the Bo (from the Sinhalese Bo), was a large and very old Sacred Fig tree (Ficus religiosa) located in Bodh Gaya (about 100 km/62 mi from Patna in the Indian state of Bihar), under which Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism later known as Gautama Buddha, achieved enlightenment, or Bohdi. In religious iconography, the Bodhi tree is recognizable by its heart-shaped leaves, which are prominently displayed."
These lights look delicate, but are made from sturdy, sustainably harvested bodhi leaves. They will hold up to indoor or outdoor use.
Available in Natural or Fire (yellow/red); UL Approved
Includes: 10-foot strand, 20 lights; end-to-end connectors for stringing together; two extra lights; one extra fuse (via ziji.com)
Updated Dec 7, 2008
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Altar Table, Asian-style wooden cabinet
First to recommend
Description
Stylish and space-efficient, the pagoda style line of this Thai altar table impact notes of Asian elegance and simplicity. The interior has a shelf, making it easier to store your supplies.
18.5" x 10" x 9.5" high (via ziji.com)
Updated Dec 7, 2008
Butsudan (small) Shrine and Altar Cabinet
First to recommend
Description
'Butsu' means Buddha; a dan is a shelf or cabinet. The butsudan is an altar found in many Japanese homes and monastaries. Typically, it holds a statue of Buddha and some offering bowls, but its simple, spacious design makes your new shrines easy to customize to your own preferences.
This model is handcrafted in Thailand. It features a slide-out shelf for statues and candles. A capacious drawer holds supplies.
Made of sustainable Mango wood; black or walnut finish.
9.5" high x 8" wide x 6" deep (via ziji.com)
Updated Dec 6, 2008
Laughing Buddha - Acorn Online
First to recommend
Description
One of the seven Lucky gods of Japan, the Laughing Buddha is the god of happiness, contentment, abundance and wealth. Rubbing his big, round belly is believed to bring good luck. Cast in bronze with a aged finish, this jolly sculpture fits neatly on a desk, bookshelf or table. Keep him nearby, rub his belly now and then, and see what happens. Arrives in a fabric-covered box. 4" high. (via acornonline.com)
Updated Nov 27, 2008
Lalique's Decorative Happy Buddha
4 people recommended this item
Description
It is good luck to have a happy, smiling, big-bellied Buddha in your home. It's even better luck when received as a gift. So, hint around a bit during the Holidays. This Buddha would suit practically any decor, due his composition.
Updated Nov 24, 2008
Buddha Lamp
4 people recommended this item
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This pensive-looking Buddha lamp makes for some great mellow living space lighting. It also makes the icon a pulsing, almost "alive" part of your overall home decor. I could see this lamp in a bedroom or on a living room side table.
The Buddha almost looks as if it may open its praying eyes to offer words of soothing advice.
Updated Oct 27, 2008
Big Belly Buddha Bank
2 people recommended this item
Description
Most Buddha items that aren't purely worship items, don't usually appeal to me. This bank has some style. The circular lines in the piece that lead up to this Buddha's smiling face are attractive, and would lend itself to the decor of just about any home.
It might add a spot of good luck as well.
Updated Oct 24, 2008
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Maitreye - Art Print
First to recommend
Description
This is a large art print of a Buddha that I have hanging in my dining room. The only difference is that it is framed and matted. It's the only thing hanging in that room aside from an ornate clock on the adjacent wall.
In Buddhism there are many incarnations of Buddha. This one is a future Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology. Maitreye is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma.
However, I won't get into that. The meditative expression on face of this deity evokes a calmness that gives one pause. I think that this important to have in your home. Something that gives you a reason to stop and ponder. If there is no time to ponder, it at least puts a thought in my mind that I may need to slow down. (via allposters.com)
Updated Oct 18, 2008
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Eight Auspicious Symbols in a Wheel - Tibetan wall hanging from The Dharma Collection
First to recommend
Description
Beautiful full-color wall hanging depicting the eight auspicious symbols that bring good fortune and luck; eight seperate symbols placed in each petal of a lotus-shaped wheel of Dharma. This design is printed on heavy-weave cotton with hemmed edges and attached to a hand-carved wooden dowl fitted with a multi-colored cord for attaching to a wall.
Size: 20"x 29" (via dharmacollection.com)
Updated Oct 18, 2008
Gyaltsen Semo "Victory Banner Sutra" - Victory Over Obstacles from The Dharma Collection
First to recommend
Description
This beautiful full-color prayer banner depicts the divine Windhorse at the center carrying the flaming wish-fulfilling jewels and surrounded by the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the eight different symbols of offerings at the sides, and the four dignities (Garuda, Dragon, Snowlion and the Tiger) at the four corners. The top three deities are Manjushri ("Wisdom"), Chenrezig ("Compassion") and Varjapani ("Protection"). The bottom three animals are the unions of the opposites, and two sets of flaming wish-fulfilling jewels. The prayer text is the "Victorious Banner Sutra" ("Gyaltsen Semo", in Tibetan).
The Victory Banner (Gyaltsen Semo) is the most popular prayer flag/banner. Victory Banners are used to overcome obstacles and disturbances. Shakyamuni Buddha gave the Victory Banner Sutra to Indra, king of the God realm. Indra was instructed to repeat this sutra when going into battle in order to protect his troops and to ensure victory over the demigods. The sutra has many protective dharanis to overcome obstacles, enemies, malicious forces, diseases and disturbances. This sutra is synonymous with the word "Success" and hanging it is believed to bring about success to the hoister and the everyone touched by it's wind. A must-have for every Buddhist home, to be hung on the roof-top.
Material : 100% Bright Polyester (via dharmacollection.com)
Updated Oct 18, 2008
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