Original Buddhas

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Original Buddhas

Antique Buddha statues and Buddha images directly imported from Burma, Thailand, China, Laos, Cambodi

The statues are placed in and around our beautiful Church building in the city Deventer, The Netherlands. We have thousands of Buddha statues in stock, many more can be seen on our website.

01/06/2026

Time leaves its own signature on antique sacred art.

Patina, weathering and natural wear are not imperfections. They are part of the statue’s history. Each surface change tells a story of age, devotion, touch and authenticity.

These marks of time make antique Buddha and Hindu statues even more beautiful.

Discover antique sacred art at Original Buddhas.
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27/05/2026

A statue’s origin is often hidden in the details.

The shape of the face, the style of the robe, the hand position, the base, the ornaments, and even the material can all point to a specific country or tradition.

At Original Buddhas, we look closely at these details to understand the history, craftsmanship, and cultural background of each piece.

Discover authentic Asian statues at Original Buddhas:
https://www.originalbuddhas.com/catalog

25/05/2026

Across Asia, every Buddha statue carries the character of its country and tradition.

From the calm elegance of Burma to the refined detail of Nepal, the sacred symbolism of Tibet, and the ancient temple influence of Indonesia, each style tells its own story through form, expression, material and craftsmanship.

At Original Buddhas, we carefully select antique and authentic statues with historical beauty, cultural depth, and timeless presence.

Discover our collection:
www.originalbuddhas.com/catalog

22/05/2026

She was unstoppable.

Kali had just slaughtered an army of demons, and the battle rage wouldn't leave her body. She danced on the corpses. The gods watched in horror; if she didn't stop, she'd destroy everything.

So Shiva did the only thing that could work: he lay down among the dead.
When Kali's foot touched his chest, she stopped. Not because he overpowered her. Because he trusted her enough to be vulnerable.

That's what you're seeing in this sculpture. Not defeat. Not submission. The split second when the most destructive force in the universe realizes what she's stepping on, and chooses to stop.

Rage. Power. Surrender. All frozen in bronze.

Hindu iconography is full of stories like this; myths carved into form. We decode them from time to time in our newsletter.
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20/05/2026

Why are Hindu gods blue?

It's not artistic license. It's theology.

The Infinite — Blue like the sky and ocean. Boundless. Transcendent beyond human form.

The Life-Giver — Megha-Varnam. The color of monsoon clouds brings spiritual rain.

The Sacrifice — Shiva drank poison to save the universe. His throat turned blue. The power to absorb and transform suffering.

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18/05/2026

Shiva is not simply dancing.

As Nataraja, Shiva performs the cosmic dance: a powerful symbol of creation, preservation, destruction, and renewal.

The circle of flames represents the universe.
The raised foot offers liberation.
The figure beneath his feet represents ignorance and illusion.

Read more about Natraj:
https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/nataraj-the-dancing-shiva

15/05/2026

A standing Buddha is never just standing.

This form is often connected with protection, blessing, or teaching.

A raised hand may show reassurance.
Another gesture may suggest teaching or giving.

For collectors, the posture, robe, hands, and expression reveal the statue’s meaning and origin.

Standing Buddha: presence, protection, and grace.

Read more about the standing Buddha statue here:
https://www.originalbuddhas.com/buddha-statues/standing-buddha-statues

13/05/2026

A Buddha head can say everything without showing the whole body.

The calm expression, lowered eyes, elongated ears, and refined features all carry meaning.

For collectors, the face often reveals the most: origin, style, age, and craftsmanship.

A powerful object of stillness, presence, and history.

View our Buddha head statues:
https://www.originalbuddhas.com/buddha-head-statues

13/05/2026

Today we packed more than 20 original statues and artworks, each one carefully wrapped, protected, and prepared for safe delivery.

From our gallery in Deventer to collectors around the world, every piece leaves with the same attention and respect it deserves.

Discover original Buddhist and Hindu statues at:
www.originalbuddhas.com

11/05/2026

Sitting Buddha statues are among the most iconic forms in Buddhist art.

At first glance, the posture may seem simple: calm, still, balanced.
But for collectors, the seated form reveals much more.

The position of the legs, the shape of the body, the hand gesture, and the expression all help identify the statue’s meaning, origin, and period.

A seated Buddha may represent meditation, enlightenment, teaching, or the moment the Buddha called the earth to witness his awakening.

This is why the seated Buddha remains one of the most powerful and recognisable images in Asian art.

Read more about the Sitting Buddha Statue:
https://www.originalbuddhas.com/buddha-statues/sitting-buddha-statues

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