This 60 cm Teaching Buddha Statue is hand-carved in Bali from Suar Wood — a process that takes days, sometimes weeks, using traditional methods. The Buddha depicted in the Teaching (Vitarka mudra) pose is a symbol of knowledge and guidance, with the raised hand and extended finger as the gesture of teaching. The 60 cm height provides a commanding, defining presence in any space.
Suar Wood — a distinctive tropical timber from Bali
Suar Wood (Albizia saman, also known as saman or rain tree) is a tropical fast-growing hardwood traditionally used in Bali for carving statues and crafting furniture. The wood has a naturally deep, chocolate-brown hue with strong, contrasting grain that makes every statue unique. The hand-carved surface has a lightly textured, matt appearance — bearing the traces of the craftsman's technique.
In the Teaching pose
The Teaching Buddha (Vitarka mudra) shows the gesture of teaching, guidance and wisdom through the raised right hand with extended index finger. This statue is an excellent focal point for a meditation space, library, living room or garden. At 60 cm tall it stands well on the floor or on a sturdy, stable plinth — it is not merely a shelf piece.
Product details
- Material: Suar Wood (saman/rain tree)
- Height: 60 cm
- Weight: approx. 10 kg
- Pose: Teaching Buddha (Vitarka mudra)
- Country of origin: Indonesia (Bali)
If you want to bring the beauty of Buddhist iconography and Balinese wood carving into your home in a commanding, large-format piece, this 60 cm Teaching Buddha Statue is a truly distinctive and unique work.