Standing little monk statue from the front, one palm raised before the chest

Calm & Steady Monk Statue

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$96.04
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Standing little monk statue from the front, one palm raised before the chest
  • Standing little monk statue from the front, one palm raised before the chest
  • Seated and standing little monk statues side by side on a wooden cabinet
  • Close view of the seated monk's lowered face and the standing monk's raised palm
  • Seated little monk statue held on an open hand for scale
  • Seated little monk statue from the front, hands resting in the meditation seal
  • Seated and standing monk statues facing each other in profile
  • Seated little monk statue on a wooden shelf beneath a teapot
Calm & Steady Monk Statue

Calm & Steady Monk Statue

$96.04
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Shipping: 7-10 Business Days 

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100% Authentic & Handcrafted

Anyone can be calm sitting down.

The hard part starts when you stand up. The inbox, the school run, the person who needs an answer right now. What gets called a calm person is mostly somebody who can carry the quiet from the chair to the front door, and that is what these two little monks are about. One is sitting with it. The other has got to his feet and still has it, and his raised palm is a monk's greeting, the one-handed kind, given standing and in passing.

行亦禪，坐亦禪. Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. It is a line from a Tang dynasty Chan poem, and its point is blunt: calm that only works while you are sitting is not finished yet. The sitting is practice. The rest of the day is the test.

So choose by where you lose it. If your trouble is stopping at all, take the seated monk and put him where you would sit if you ever let yourself: by the bed, beside the reading chair, in the corner you keep meaning to use. If you can find calm and it is gone by nine in the morning, take the standing monk and put him where the day comes at you: the desk, the hallway shelf, the kitchen counter. The pair is for most of us, who need both.

The wooden mala comes with him. Leave it draped over the figure, or lift it off and put it in your pocket on the way out. It is the one part of this you can take with you when you stand up, which is the whole idea.

For anyone who is calm until the day starts. People who meditate in the morning and are short with someone by lunch. Parents, carers, anyone whose work is other people's emergencies. It is a kind thing to give somebody starting a demanding job, coming back to work after time away, or heading into exam season, because it says keep your head without anyone having to say it out loud. Any stretch where life is about to get louder is the right time for it.
Details
  • Figures: Seated little monk with hands folded in his lap, or standing little monk with one palm raised in greeting
  • Included: The wooden mala shown in the photographs
  • Material: Unglazed ceramic, coarse sandy robe against smooth dark clay skin
  • Size: The standing figure is the taller of the two. The seated figure is shown held in a hand for scale
  • Intention: Calm, sitting and standing
  • Note: Hand finished, so the clay tone and the robe texture vary a little between pieces
  • Care: Dry brush or dry cloth only, since unglazed clay takes a stain from tea and oil. Ceramic chips, so keep it back from an edge
Taking Care
Size & Packaging

Each statue is hand-measured and may vary slightly—approximately 1-2cm difference is normal. We pack every piece with care in secure, protective packaging to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Shipping

Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-2 business days, and estimated shipping times are below:

  • US: 7 to 10 Business days
  • UK: 7 to 10 Business days
  • CA: 7 to 10 Business days
  • AU: 7 to 10 Business days
  • EU: 7 to 10 Business days
  • Rest of world: 7 to 15 Business days

You will receive shipping confirmation emails with your tracking number once your parcel has been shipped.
Where To Use It?

All of our statues are handcrafted to bring mindfulness and peace into your home. Display each piece in a space where it resonates with you—a shelf, entryway, desk or meditation corner, and let it become a focal point for calm and reflection.

Meticulously Handcrafted

Each statue and figurine is handcrafted with meticulous care. Our artisans pour passion into every detail, creating pieces that bring spiritual beauty and craftsmanship into your home.

A Story in Every Piece

Every figure here means something. The laughing Buddha stands for contentment, the guardian lions watch a doorway, and the novice monk is the beginner still learning. We share the story behind each piece and where it traditionally belongs, so it arrives as more than decoration.

Arrives Safe, or We Make It Right

Every statue is wrapped and boxed to travel. If yours arrives damaged, send us a photo within 7 days of delivery and we will replace it or refund you. Not right for your space? Return it within 30 days.

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Frequently asked questions

What if my statue arrives damaged?

Send us a photo within 7 days of delivery and we will replace it or refund you. Every piece is wrapped and boxed in protective packaging before it leaves us.
How big is it?

Check the Specifications on this page for measurements in centimetres and inches. Most of our statues are desk and shelf sized, between 10 and 20 cm tall. Each one is finished by hand, so allow 1 to 2 cm of variation.
Will the colour match the photos?

Closely, but not exactly. Clay and stone are natural materials and every statue is finished by hand, so tone and texture vary a little from piece to piece.
Can I keep it outdoors?

We recommend indoors. Unglazed clay can fade in direct sun, and sandstone is porous, so rain and soil will mark it. If you do place one outside, choose a sheltered spot away from sun and rain.
How do I clean it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth or brush. Avoid soap and soaking, which unglazed clay absorbs. Glazed pieces can be wiped with a damp cloth.