DESCRIPTION: This Buddha is made of one solid piece of jade. Very detailed carving. The practice of Buddhism began 2,500 years ago. Only within the past century have Western cultures reached out to embrace Buddhist wisdom, whose essence is to awaken and to serve. Blocking one's mortal path to awakened or enlightened service are egotism, greed and selfishness, each of which leads to endless and needless suffering. MEASUREMENTS: 8" Length, 4" Width, 7" Height.