A Buddha for Santa Monica
To commemorate our fifteenth anniversary, we aim to create a stunning gold-gilded Buddha statue for Santa Monica.
By sponsoring this statue, you will generate positive karma and support the teachings of the Buddha, fostering happiness and spiritual growth. Commissioning this statue will also support the dignity, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment of skilled artisans in Patan, Kathmandu.
Help us to reach our goal of: $25,000
The Power of the Buddha
Sponsoring the creation of beautiful Buddha statues has long been considered one of the most meritorious acts a lay practitioner can undertake. In the Buddhist tradition, such an action accumulates vast positive karma by supporting the dharma and the generation of benefit for countless beings.
The Buddha taught that acts of generosity, particularly toward the Three Jewels (the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), are profound causes of future happiness, clarity of mind, and spiritual advancement.
A statue of the Buddha is not just an object of beauty; it is an object of devotion that inspires virtue, supports practice, and radiates blessings for generations.
Our aim is to commission the statue in 2025 and install in the Summer of 2026.
Supporting Rare Artisans
In the heart of the Patan district of Kathmandu, generations of Newar artisans have dedicated their lives to the sacred craft of Buddhist statue-making.
These families trace their lineage back centuries, preserving intricate techniques passed down from master to apprentice within the household. Each statue is not merely an object of devotion but a labor of love, shaped by hands that have learned to blend precise metalwork with deep spiritual symbolism.
Today, these artisans continue their work amidst economic uncertainty, relying almost entirely on commissions from Buddhist temples and practitioners around the world.
These sacred commissions provide a path to dignity, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment for entire families.
The slide show above shows the making of a statue for Dechen London.
