{"product_id":"buddha-wall-decor-13-inch-gold-toned-leaf-hanging-with-lotus-tealight-holder","title":"Buddha Wall Decor — 13 Inch Gold-Toned Leaf Hanging with Lotus Tealight Holder","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddha wall decor.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 13 inch wall hanging that sets a seated Buddha on a lotus-petal cup in front of a gold-toned leaf. Slats cut through the leaf like veins, so the light of a tealight shows through the openings. Hang it in a meditation corner, a quiet hallway, or on the wall behind an altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall hanging with tealight holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-toned leaf with an aged gold figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha on a lotus-petal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tealight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf-shaped backplate with slatted veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eA Seated Buddha in Front of a Gold Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single leaf fills the back of this piece, pointed at the top and narrowing to a stem at the bottom. Slats cut through it run on a diagonal from the center rib, like the veins of a leaf, so light and shadow move through the openings. The gold on the leaf is brushed, and fine streaks show across the whole surface. Near the lower end, a small Buddha sits in front of the leaf with a draped robe, the raised topknot that Buddha images traditionally show, and his hands resting in his lap around a lotus bud. His finish is darker than the leaf: blue-black patina settles into the folds of the robe and between the petals, which makes the gold read as aged. Below him, overlapping petals form an open lotus that serves as the cup for a tealight, and below the lotus the stem continues as a short flat tail, so the piece ends in a point at both top and bottom. The design is spare. The empty space above the figure gives the eye a long, quiet line to follow from the tealight up to the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddhism is a living religion, and images of the Buddha belong to its practice. The earliest Buddhist art showed the Buddha through symbols such as an empty seat, a wheel, a tree, and footprints. Human figures of the Buddha began to appear around the first century CE, in the art of Gandhara and Mathura in northern India, and the form spread across Asia from there. Seated, meditating figures became the most familiar pose. The images differ from one tradition to the next: Theravada temples most often keep an image of the historical Buddha as the main figure, while Mahayana temples show a wider range of figures. In most Buddhist traditions, devotees regard an image as an object of reverence, and many consecrate it and approach it with respect. That makes this a piece to place with some thought. A Buddhist friend, a teacher, or a local temple can tell you far more about how images like this are honored than I can, and that conversation is worth having if the figure draws you toward the religion itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003ePlacing It in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang it above head height, in a clean, quiet part of the home such as a meditation corner, a hallway, or the wall behind an altar, and away from spots where people stretch out their feet toward it. The open lotus holds a standard tealight, and the slats let its light pass through the leaf. If you'd rather skip an open flame on a wall, an LED tealight sits in the same cup. The gold finish picks up warm light, so a wall lit by lamps shows the brushed texture better than one lit from overhead. If you keep a small altar, the piece can hang above it and leave the surface below free for offerings, books, or a bowl. Keep the piece clear of curtains, paper, and any shelf above it. It pairs well with other holders from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/candles-accessories\/candle-holders-snuffers-accessories\/tealight-holders-candle-holders-snuffers-accessories\/\"\u003emy tealight holders collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to build a lit corner around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eHow to Hang and Light the Buddha Wall Decor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-619935-1\",\"name\":\"Choose the Wall\",\"text\":\"Pick a wall with clear space around the whole leaf and nothing that burns nearby. Avoid a spot under a shelf, since heat from a flame rises, and keep curtains, paper, and plants at least 12 inches away. A clean, quiet wall in a room where you sit or meditate suits the figure well.\",\"jsonName\":\"Choose the Wall\",\"jsonText\":\"Pick a wall with clear space around the whole leaf and nothing that burns nearby. Avoid a spot under a shelf, since heat from a flame rises, and keep curtains, paper, and plants at least 12 inches away. A clean, quiet wall in a room where you sit or meditate suits the figure well.\"},{\"id\":\"step-619935-2\",\"name\":\"Mount It Securely\",\"text\":\"Look at the back for the mounting point before you drill. Mark the spot with a level, then fix it to a stud or use a wall anchor rated for the weight, so a bump can't knock it loose. A lit tealight tips if the piece hangs crooked, so check that the lotus cup sits level before you add the candle.\",\"jsonName\":\"Mount It Securely\",\"jsonText\":\"Look at the back for the mounting point before you drill. Mark the spot with a level, then fix it to a stud or use a wall anchor rated for the weight, so a bump can't knock it loose. A lit tealight tips if the piece hangs crooked, so check that the lotus cup sits level before you add the candle.\"},{\"id\":\"step-619935-3\",\"name\":\"Light and Extinguish the Tealight\",\"text\":\"Set a tealight in the lotus cup and light it with a long match or lighter. Never leave a flame unattended, and put it out before you leave the room or go to bed. Let the metal cup of the tealight cool before you lift it out. An LED tealight gives a similar glow with no flame and no heat against the wall.\",\"jsonName\":\"Light and Extinguish the Tealight\",\"jsonText\":\"Set a tealight in the lotus cup and light it with a long match or lighter. Never leave a flame unattended, and put it out before you leave the room or go to bed. Let the metal cup of the tealight cool before you lift it out. An LED tealight gives a similar glow with no flame and no heat against the wall.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eThree steps from choosing the wall to lighting the tealight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-619935-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eChoose the Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003ePick a wall with clear space around the whole leaf and nothing that burns nearby. Avoid a spot under a shelf, since heat from a flame rises, and keep curtains, paper, and plants at least 12 inches away. A clean, quiet wall in a room where you sit or meditate suits the figure well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-619935-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eMount It Securely\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eLook at the back for the mounting point before you drill. Mark the spot with a level, then fix it to a stud or use a wall anchor rated for the weight, so a bump can't knock it loose. A lit tealight tips if the piece hangs crooked, so check that the lotus cup sits level before you add the candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-619935-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eLight and Extinguish the Tealight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eSet a tealight in the lotus cup and light it with a long match or lighter. Never leave a flame unattended, and put it out before you leave the room or go to bed. Let the metal cup of the tealight cool before you lift it out. An LED tealight gives a similar glow with no flame and no heat against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI stock this piece because it combines a recognizable Buddha image, a plain gold leaf, and a working tealight holder in one wall hanging. Because a Buddha image is an object of respect for Buddhists, I'd ask you to hang this one with that in mind. Buddhism is a living religion with teachers, communities, and temples of its own, and if this figure draws you toward the religion itself, a local temple or meditation center that welcomes newcomers is the place to start. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/collections\/buddhist-figurines-decor\/\"\u003emy Buddhist figurines and decor collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-619935-1\",\"question\":\"Is it disrespectful to have a Buddha statue if you're not Buddhist?\",\"answer\":\"Tricycle's answer, written from a Zen perspective, is that appropriateness depends on context and treatment. A Buddha statue suits a temple, while bathroom decoration or advertising use may be offensive, or at least insensitive. The rule of thumb is to treat these images with respect and with the wisdom and compassion they represent. Customs differ between countries and traditions, so a local temple or meditation center that welcomes newcomers is the best place to ask about specifics.\",\"jsonQuestion\":\"Is it disrespectful to have a Buddha statue if you're not Buddhist?\",\"jsonAnswer\":\"Tricycle's answer, written from a Zen perspective, is that appropriateness depends on context and treatment. A Buddha statue suits a temple, while bathroom decoration or advertising use may be offensive, or at least insensitive. The rule of thumb is to treat these images with respect and with the wisdom and compassion they represent. Customs differ between countries and traditions, so a local temple or meditation center that welcomes newcomers is the best place to ask about specifics.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-619935-2\",\"question\":\"Why does the Buddha sit on a lotus?\",\"answer\":\"The lotus rises from muddy water unstained, and in the Pali Canon the Buddha uses that image for how he rises above the world, free of its defilements. Lotus flowers are said to have sprung up at his first seven steps. In art, a lotus throne became the standard pedestal for divine figures, common under seated Buddhas in Gandhara by the late second or third century CE. The petal-shaped cup on this hanging follows that convention.\",\"jsonQuestion\":\"Why does the Buddha sit on a lotus?\",\"jsonAnswer\":\"The lotus rises from muddy water unstained, and in the Pali Canon the Buddha uses that image for how he rises above the world, free of its defilements. Lotus flowers are said to have sprung up at his first seven steps. In art, a lotus throne became the standard pedestal for divine figures, common under seated Buddhas in Gandhara by the late second or third century CE. The petal-shaped cup on this hanging follows that convention.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-619935-3\",\"question\":\"What do the hand gestures on Buddha statues mean?\",\"answer\":\"Hand gestures, called mudras, serve as shorthand for moments in the Buddha's life. Touching the earth recalls his enlightenment, a raised hand with the palm facing forward signals fearlessness, and hands resting in the lap, right over left with palms up, mark meditation. This figure sits with a lotus bud held in his lap. A temple or teacher can explain what a particular image intends.\",\"jsonQuestion\":\"What do the hand gestures on Buddha statues mean?\",\"jsonAnswer\":\"Hand gestures, called mudras, serve as shorthand for moments in the Buddha's life. Touching the earth recalls his enlightenment, a raised hand with the palm facing forward signals fearlessness, and hands resting in the lap, right over left with palms up, mark meditation. This figure sits with a lotus bud held in his lap. A temple or teacher can explain what a particular image intends.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-619935-4\",\"question\":\"What size is a standard tealight?\",\"answer\":\"A common tealight measures about 1.5 inches (38 mm) across and 0.63 inches (16 mm) tall, with the wax sealed in a thin metal or plastic cup so it can melt completely while lit. Tealights also come in other sizes and burn times, including longer-burning versions, so match the candle to your holder. The name comes from their use in teapot warmers.\",\"jsonQuestion\":\"What size is a standard tealight?\",\"jsonAnswer\":\"A common tealight measures about 1.5 inches (38 mm) across and 0.63 inches (16 mm) tall, with the wax sealed in a thin metal or plastic cup so it can melt completely while lit. Tealights also come in other sizes and burn times, including longer-burning versions, so match the candle to your holder. The name comes from their use in teapot warmers.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-619935-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs it disrespectful to have a Buddha statue if you're not Buddhist?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eTricycle's answer, written from a Zen perspective, is that appropriateness depends on context and treatment. A Buddha statue suits a temple, while bathroom decoration or advertising use may be offensive, or at least insensitive. The rule of thumb is to treat these images with respect and with the wisdom and compassion they represent. Customs differ between countries and traditions, so a local temple or meditation center that welcomes newcomers is the best place to ask about specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-619935-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhy does the Buddha sit on a lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe lotus rises from muddy water unstained, and in the Pali Canon the Buddha uses that image for how he rises above the world, free of its defilements. Lotus flowers are said to have sprung up at his first seven steps. In art, a lotus throne became the standard pedestal for divine figures, common under seated Buddhas in Gandhara by the late second or third century CE. The petal-shaped cup on this hanging follows that convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-619935-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat do the hand gestures on Buddha statues mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eHand gestures, called mudras, serve as shorthand for moments in the Buddha's life. Touching the earth recalls his enlightenment, a raised hand with the palm facing forward signals fearlessness, and hands resting in the lap, right over left with palms up, mark meditation. This figure sits with a lotus bud held in his lap. A temple or teacher can explain what a particular image intends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-619935-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat size is a standard tealight?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eA common tealight measures about 1.5 inches (38 mm) across and 0.63 inches (16 mm) tall, with the wax sealed in a thin metal or plastic cup so it can melt completely while lit. Tealights also come in other sizes and burn times, including longer-burning versions, so match the candle to your holder. The name comes from their use in teapot warmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67789552484602,"sku":"SB981","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/13quot-Buddha-Wall-Decor-SB981.webp?v=1793960226","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/buddha-wall-decor-13-inch-gold-toned-leaf-hanging-with-lotus-tealight-holder","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}