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This Buddha starts the day with namaskara mudra or hridayanjali mudra, or hand gestures, that represent greeting, prayer, and adoration. Bali's Eka presents this hand-carved statuette, crafted from native suar wood and enhanced with acrylic paint.

With a hand extended in a blessing, Buddha sits in a state of tranquil enlightenment. Wayan Rendah of Bali creates the sculpture, which is carved by hand of native suar wood.

Bali's Wayan Rendah presents this crocodile wood Buddha sculpture displaying the karana mudra, or gesture, thought to dispel negative energy. It is believed that the addition of a Buddha to your home will bring contentment and serenity.

Seated in a cross-legged position, Buddha meditates as he holds his hands in traditional poses. Wayan Rendah creates this reverent Indonesian sculpture, which is carefully carved by hand from a single piece of hibiscus wood. This piece is named Semedi, meaning "meditate" in the Balinese language.

Deep in meditation, Buddha sits on a lotus blossom. The flowing lines of his robe are echoed in the delicate line of the petals. Holding prayer beads in his right hand, the master prays while making a gesture of blessing. Nyoman Sudiana sculpts the fluid contours from rich Balinese suar wood.

Caught in clouds of moonlight, enhanced amethyst is dazzling. Zayd Makarim designs these exquisite earrings, suspending them from a globe and a smaller violet gem. Makarim takes his inspiration for the spiral motifs from the tight curls on Buddha images.

Arising from emerald lily pads, a small purple lotus is dazzling. Rudy Adnyana turns his lens toward a calm lake in Bali, photographing the favorite flower of Buddha.

"I see a lack of compassion between fellow beings these days and few people who bring about peace in society. The process to make peace for the common good in society and the world starts with the self, doing small things such as meditating and practicing mindfulness to solve problems for the sake of both peace and the world," master artisan Wayan Rendah says.

"My hope is that everyone can respect one other and respect the differences that exist to avoid hostility and injustice in life and society.

"Buddha's teachings promote inner peace and unity for achieving enlightenment, and Buddha has motivated many to transform their life choices over thousands of years, spanning periods of chaos and stability."

The Buddhist concept of a peaceful life inspires this hand-carved hibiscus wood sculpture depicting the serene face of Buddha, blessing all those within his presence. At the center of a world suspended in equilibrium, Buddha seeks discipline and selflessness among the inhabitants of the Earth.

Keep your secrets safe with the help of this charming puzzle box from Bali's Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari. Crafted from local suar wood, the artisan hand carves the box in the shape of Buddha's jolly face, concentrating on fine lines of expression around the eyes, forehead, and mouth.