{"product_id":"lapis-serenity-buddha-head","title":"Lapis Lazuli Buddha Head with Usnisha","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most beautiful representations of the role of Lapis Lazuli in offering spiritual significance to art is in the creation of the Lapis Lazuli Buddha Head with Usnisha. Lapis Lazuli is one of the most historically valued semi-precious stones for its intense, dark blue colour with the striking natural pyrite flecks and cream marbled veining that are often seen in stone. The colour of Lapis Lazuli has long been regarded as a symbol of power, knowledge and honesty and this piece captures the serenity associated with the practice of meditation, associated with the Bhaisajyaguru (The Medicine Buddha), and the purity of enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carving represents only the head of a fully awakened Buddha, a common and important aspect in Buddhist iconography. This image clearly suggests that the Buddha has achieved and maintained full awakening at all times. This head includes the following standard features of a fully awakened being: the ears that are slightly elongated (indicating a great ability to hear and a compassionate life); an extremely serene facial expression (although this view has some abstract characteristics); and above all else, the Usnisha. The Usnisha is defined as a great bump on top of the head where the Buddha's hair is naturally curly, representing the total accumulation of the Buddha's wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. The gold, glittering specks of natural pyrite scattered over the brilliant blue surface are also a dominant characteristic of the overall craftsmanship of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210890662063,"sku":"VSP-251","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/262_Compressed.jpg?v=1762758833","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/lapis-serenity-buddha-head","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}