Often times you will find different poses or figures for Buddha statues.
The most common being Hoti (the fat little deity otherwise known as the laughing Buddha).
Others may range from Shakyamuni Siddhartha Gutama which is another common Buddha.
Of whom was born in Kapilavastu (An ancient common-place located in Nepal).
As the belief goes Siddhartha was the son of Suddhodana and Queen Maya Devi.
However the queen Maya Devi begun to have a few auspicious dreams before Siddhartha entered her womb from Tushita heaven.
The young man Siddhartha is captured in countless Buddhist statuary.
He renounced his kingdom and lived a life of the mendicant.
It was six years after that date when he sought out and attained enlightenment.
Under a pipala tree it was then that he became a Buddha within Bodhgaya.
The phrase which was uttered after Siddhartha had reached enlightenment was: " Through many births I have passed the builder of the house of pain is gone, and I am free from any more births.
" Of which has become his legacy.
His serene face and enlightenment forever captured in many different Siddhartha Buddha statues.
Throughout Shakyamuni's (Siddhartha's) life after enlightenment.
He preached dharma to everyone that would listen, throughout his days.
His light ceased and he passed into his sought after Nirvana at the long-lived age of eighty plus.
Siddhartha statues can be found almost anywhere.
Much like Hoti statues, Siddhartha has been captured within the form of statues to spread light, love, and hope.
Allowing anyone who purchases these statues to keep his life's dream in mind.
Siddhartha statues are used to invoke a sense of peace in one's home.
Becoming increasingly popular with the Feng Shui crowd.
Much like other Buddha statues, Siddhartha figurines can be found in different materials and styles.
Making them easy to find, and even easier to find one that will fit your vision of the perfect Buddhist symbol.