A mandala of pure white Bodhi leaves opens around a small figure of Shakyamuni Buddha — the leaf and the teacher it is named for, brought together in one quiet piece. It is a meaningful choice for a meditation room, a home altar or anyone who finds peace in Buddhist art.
Details
- Size: 16 × 16 in (40 × 40 cm) or 20 × 20 in (50 × 50 cm)
- Leaves: real Bodhi skeleton leaves, white
- Center: Shakyamuni Buddha figure
- Background: navy velvet, blue, red or black velvet
- Frame: bronze-tone, gold-tone or silver-tone
- Display: wall hook included
A note of respect: in Buddhist tradition, images of the Buddha are hung at or above eye level in a clean, calm space (not in bathrooms or on the floor).
How it’s made
Each leaf is processed entirely by hand until only its natural, lace-like vein skeleton remains. Artisans in Vietnam then sort the leaves, color them, and arrange them one by one on a fabric background. Because every leaf has its own shape and size, no two pieces are exactly alike — small variations are part of the charm.
Why the Bodhi leaf?
The Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) is the tree under which the Buddha is said to have found enlightenment. Its heart-shaped leaf has become a quiet, widely recognized symbol of peace, awakening and new beginnings — meaningful for Buddhists, and simply calming for everyone else.
Shipping, duties & care
- Handmade in Vietnam and shipped to the US with full tracking.
- US import duties are already included in the price — nothing extra to pay at your door.
- Free US shipping on orders over $75.
- Care: keep away from all-day direct sunlight and damp rooms; dust the frame with a soft, dry cloth.
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