I visited the premises in Boudha in person. Its not just next to the stupa like many shops but a little way away and easy to find with Googlemaps - just ask locals when you get there as they didn't have an obvious sign, at least when I visited. They have modern studios, workshops and a salesroom all in the same buildng. Bipin was very helpful and I examined several bhavacakra thankas before settling for a beautifully detailed one. The brocade was added in a day or two and the final thanka was delivered to my hotel very carefully and robustly packaged. I was very happy with the thankas I bought and very happy with the service, Definitely recommended!
Maitreya The Future Buddha, Bodhisattva Statue
About Our Statue :
Our statue is a Buddha Maitreya Statue that has been skillfully hand-carved. The body is crafted of oxidized copper that has been painted in acrylic and coated with gold. The throne has the most elaborate and complex design.
Introduction To Maitreya Buddha :
When the teachings of Gautama Buddha have completely devolved, Maitreya, the future Buddha who is currently a bodhisattva living in Tushita heaven, will come to earth to preach the dharma (or "law") once more. The oldest Bodhisattva around whom a cult formed is Maitreya, who is recorded in texts dating to the 3rd century CE. He was acknowledged by all branches of Buddhism, and the Theravada tradition today typically honors him as the lone bodhisattva.
How do take care of your statues?
• Place them at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the area where your statue is placed is completely free of moisture and dust.
• Place it at the highest place on your altar after being consecrated by Lama/monks. The best practice is to keep them covered inside a glass cabinet.
• Do not use your bare hands or any objects with a rough surface to wipe the face. Directly touching with the bare hand objects can smudge the face, leaving scratches.
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Size: 26cm(Height) and 15cm(Base)
Weight: 2.840 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Goldplating, Acrylic Paint
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Delivery:
-Free Shipping
-Standard Courier Services
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 60 business days.
-You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you.
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We will be more than happy to answer all your questions.
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