This beautifully hand carved Buddha statue is made of pure sandalwood. The fragrance coming out from this detailed buddha statue is exotic and alluring. The tranquil figurine of Lord Buddha is deftly crafted from the finest sandalwood and is truly a masterpiece. This Buddha image embodies the qualities of radiant inner calm and stillness, the products of supreme wisdom. The Buddha is robed in the simple, uncut cloth of a monk, and his religiosity is further conveyed by a large halo and auspicious markings (lakshanas), both natural and supernatural, denoting the state of perfect enlightenment. Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of Buddhism. He lived and taught in the region around the border of modern-day Nepal and India sometime between the 6th to 4th century B.C. The name Buddha means “one who is awakened” or “the enlightened one.” The standing Buddha is indicative of being stationary, with both feet planted firmly side-by-side. During this position, the Buddha has stopped, and the reason for this halt can be determined by the mudra of the hands. Most often, the standing Buddha is repelling conflict or rising from meditation to teach the Four Noble Truths after reaching nirvana.