This Lapis Buddha is to use in your altar, sacred space or simply to beautify any place you choose to place it in your home. For a beautiful peaceful home decor. 

1. The term ‘Buddhism’ was coined by Western scholars in the 1830s. Buddhists don’t actually refer to their religion as “Buddhism”.
2. Buddhism originated from around 400BC with the historical individual known as the Buddha.
3. The first mention of the Buddha in Western writing is in the writings of Clement of Alexandria, 2 AD.
4. The Buddha founded an order of monks and nuns known as the Sangha who have preserved his teachings down to the present day.
5. Buddhism is an extensive and internally diverse tradition with two main branches.
6. With 360 million followers, Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.
7. In Buddhism, there is no single holy book. Extensive scriptures have been preserved in many Asian languages.
8. Buddhists don’t believe in a supreme being or creator god.
9. Because of its emphasis on meditation and mindfulness, Buddhism is often considered to be a form of psychology rather than a religion.
10. Size: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"