Folk Buddhist Statue
Folk Buddhist statues refer collectively to Buddhist images that were venerated intimately by local communities and families, distinct from the magnificent principal images of temples. Not necessarily crafted with advanced techniques, these works embody the truth of prayer within their humble forms and simple coloring. Born from rural and local faith traditions, they are characterized by approachability rather than severity. People joined their hands before such images, praying for daily peace, recovery from illness, and safe travels. Folk Buddhist statues breathe with the lives and faith of common people, possessing a power that moves hearts across the ages.
