{"product_id":"sitting-buddha-clear-quartz","title":"Sitting Buddha Statue - Clear Quartz (11.5cm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA serene expression of wisdom, peace, and inner awakening, this Sitting Buddha sculpture is carved from naturally formed clear quartz, celebrated for its exceptional translucency and luminous clarity. Light moves gently through the crystal, revealing subtle natural inclusions and variations within the stone, giving the sculpture a quiet radiance and an almost ethereal presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Buddha is depicted seated in a meditative posture, embodying stillness, contemplation, and the journey towards enlightenment. His calm expression and composed form convey a sense of inner peace, while the natural transparency of the quartz creates a delicate interplay between light, form, and stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz provides a particularly beautiful medium for this subject. Its crystalline structure allows the sculpture to appear almost illuminated from within, while natural inclusions and subtle internal formations ensure that no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Rather than concealing these characteristics, the carving allows them to become part of the artwork, connecting the spiritual symbolism of the Buddha with the natural beauty of the crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally regarded as a stone of clarity and amplification, clear quartz is often associated with focus, balance, purification, and spiritual awareness. Combined with the symbolism of the Buddha, this sculpture represents serenity, mindfulness, wisdom, and the pursuit of inner clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT CLEAR QUARTZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz is a naturally occurring crystalline form of silicon dioxide, renowned for its glass-like transparency and ability to transmit light. It is one of the most abundant and widely recognised minerals found in nature, yet exceptionally clear specimens can possess remarkable visual beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a Mohs hardness of 7, quartz is considerably harder than many other semi-precious stones, making it well suited to detailed carving. Natural inclusions, internal fractures, veils, and variations in transparency may occur within the crystal, each contributing to its individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz has traditionally been associated with clarity, focus, purification, balance, and spiritual awareness. In various cultural and spiritual traditions, it has also been regarded as a stone that enhances intention and mindfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen carved into a Buddha, the crystalline qualities of clear quartz create a particularly harmonious relationship between material and subject — the transparency of the stone reflecting the Buddhist ideals of clarity, awareness, and awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE BUDDHA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Buddha represents the awakened state of consciousness and the possibility of freedom from suffering through wisdom, compassion, and mindful awareness. His teachings emphasise the cultivation of inner peace, ethical living, and a deeper understanding of the nature of existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeated in meditation, the Buddha embodies stillness and contemplation. His composed posture reflects the practice of turning inward, quieting the mind, and developing insight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peaceful expression and balanced proportions of the figure convey a sense of tranquillity and presence. More than simply a representation of a historical teacher, the seated Buddha has become a universal symbol of peace, mindfulness, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaced within a meditation space, living environment, or private collection, this sculpture offers a quiet visual reminder to cultivate stillness, awareness, and inner balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST – RAM KUMAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn on August 14, 1964, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Ram Kumar began his artistic training in 1975 under the guidance of his mentor and father, Shree Chotey Lal Kumawat, at just ten years of age. Following a decade of rigorous traditional training, he established his own workshop in 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the past four decades, Ram Kumar has developed a distinctive body of work centred on finely carved sculptures created from high-grade semi-precious gemstones and natural crystals. His repertoire includes intricately carved representations of Indian deities such as Ganesha, Buddhist figures including Buddha and Tara, and a range of traditional decorative forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with precision diamond tools, Kumar transforms natural gemstones into highly detailed sculptures, allowing the natural character, colour, and structure of each stone to remain an integral part of the finished work. Inspired by Indian culture and heritage, selected pieces are further enhanced through gold leaf painting or colourful gemstone inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis materials include ruby, emerald, sapphire, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, tiger eye, and other natural stones, each chosen for its individual beauty and symbolic significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ram Kumar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jaipur, Rajasthan, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e11.5cm (h) x 9cm (l) x 5.5cm (w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all handmade stone and wood sculptures, there may be natural imperfections, such as inclusions, cracks, colour variations, and spots. These natural characteristics are part of the beauty and individuality of each piece and make every sculpture offered by Mystik River truly one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystik River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60475256143953,"sku":null,"price":186.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2950\/5105\/files\/11_88c26dda-3d4c-45ce-955a-ec8fc72a7f63.jpg?v=1788847331","url":"https:\/\/mystikriver.com.au\/products\/sitting-buddha-clear-quartz","provider":"Mystik River","version":"1.0","type":"link"}