Kaima wood is considered to be the most auspicious of all; it is believed that if a dying person is cremated with this wood, they get heaven. This sculpture of Buddha stands on a double lotus pedestal with right hand high up, pointing towards the sky and left hand straight down towards the ground. These hand gestures convey that there is a world up in the heaven and a separate world down on the earth, both having their own pros and cons and values, but still there is no one like Buddha, so learned, enlightened, pure and a true giver. Both the worlds are full of disobedience, lies, limits and blockages in their thoughts.
Buddha had great potential when he was born, to grasp or release, to cause suffering or to discover the root cause of suffering. He used his potentials to cure people of their sufferings without any limits.
This sculpture clearly justifies the saying that, “a foolish passing thought makes one an ordinary person while an awakened second thought makes one a Buddha. A thought that clings to sense objects is defilement, while a second thought that frees one from attachment is awakening.”
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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