Fukubutsu Head (Ashoka Tree)

This is a representation of the Buddha appearing within the Ashoka tree. The Ashoka tree is one of the three sacred trees in Buddhism, and it is the tree under which the Buddha was born. It is said that Queen Maya, the Buddha's mother, gave birth to him under the beautiful flowers of an Ashoka tree in Lumbini Garden. It is considered a tree of happiness associated with childbirth, birth, and marriage. Keep the spirit of compassion close with a creation from Kazenokoyobi. ——————————————————————— As each piece is handmade, the shape and color may vary slightly from the photograph. Please understand this beforehand.