Cat buddha Amitabha Nyorai (猫buddha 阿弥陀如来)

The art unit "hotokeya Sakai," created by the Buddhist sculptor Goh Sakai and his wife, has gained widespread acclaim for their art series featuring Buddha statues in the form of cats, known as the "Neko Butsu" (Cat Buddha) series. The charming yet dignified craftsmanship has earned popularity both domestically and internationally. Due to the meticulous handcrafting process, from sculpting to coloring each piece individually, production struggles to keep up with demand, resulting in a constant shortage of supply.

In response to this, a new series called "Nyanbuddha" (Cat Buddha) has been developed to ensure that customers can easily acquire these items at any time! Based on the prototype crafted by Master Sakai, production has been entrusted to a top-notch wood carving workshop, allowing for the maintenance of original quality while achieving affordable prices and a stable supply. Thus, a captivating series that soothes the heart and naturally brings forth smiles has been born.

People are assigned their Chinese zodiac sign based on their year of birth. Each zodiac sign is associated with a specific guardian Buddha. Throughout history, it has been believed that having or enshrining items related to one's zodiac sign can bring good luck and ward off misfortune. The representative guardian Buddha for each zodiac sign is now embodied in the form of an adorable cat Buddha. These figurines are recommended as personal guardian deities or as protective charms for beloved cats.

May these benevolent cat Buddhas, resembling tranquil cats taking a peaceful nap, guide you to a blissful and serene life in the Pure Land.　

• Size: 85mm(Ｈ) x 45mm(Ｗ) x 50mm(Ｄ), 40g
• Material: Cypress
• Made in China
• You can choose the option to consecrate this statue (give an eye-opening ceremony) before it is shipped from Japan. If you choose this option, we will bring the statue to a Japanese temple, and pay them the necessary fees so that your statue is properly consecrated. The temple will issue a certificate of proof with your name on it, which will also be shipped together with your statue
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