{"product_id":"the-path","title":"The Path","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is titled, \"The Path\".  It is my homage to Buddhism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Four Nobel Truths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eight Fold Path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist Unalome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Buddhist sculpture is symbolic of the main teachings of the Buddha. On one side the four brass bars symbolize the Four Noble Truths, the eight wood beads symbolize the Noble Eightfold Path and the three centered metal circles symbolize The Three Jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other side is the Buddhist Unalome. In Buddhism, the Unalome represents the path we take in life; it’s a representation of our journey. The path can be winding or convoluted, but it eventually ends in a straight path, symbolizing mental freedom and enlightenment. The dot at the top of the Unalome symbolizes the jump to freedom and enlightenment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlacing this symbol where you can see it every day gives you comfort as it reminds you that life is a journey full of twists and turns on the road to fulfillment but if you persevere you will reach your goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt measures 7 inches (17.78 cm) high, 4 inches (10.16 cm) wide and 2 inches (5.08 cm) deep, weighing .5 lbs. It is created with lumber, hardware, found objects, acrylic paint, brass bars, wood beads, wire, and tumbled marble.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Schott Artist","offers":[{"title":"7 inches high by 4 inches wide by 2 inches deep","offer_id":67788889522266,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9690\/9146\/files\/robert-schott-buddhist-sculpture-found-objects-two.jpg?v=1790635350","url":"https:\/\/robertschottartist.com\/products\/the-path","provider":"Robert Schott Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}