Selling buddha

[mario92]

Namaste buddha is considered like a stupa or sacred image, is it bad to sell the buddha statue or image? Is it Like selling dhamma?

[Inedible]

How do you expect to be able to buy images of Buddha if no one will sell them? Just be sure to set an honest price. Be fair.

[SarathW]

Namaste buddha is considered like a stupa or sacred image, is it bad to sell the buddha statue or image? Is it Like selling dhamma?

No.
Buddha's image is no different from any other image except the value we give it ourselves.
For instance, a non-Buddhist consider Buddha's image as just an ornament.

[mikenz66]

This thread may be helpful: Suttas mentioning tranquility and concentration nimittas
https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=15578

However, be sure to read Assaji's comments and the thread here: https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2770


Mike

[Mr Man]

Interestingly in Thai the word "Buy" is not used with Buddha images.

[48vows]

If they are not consecrated then ok

[mario92]

If they are not consecrated then ok

Do you mean if someone is using it?

[48vows]

If they are not consecrated then ok

Do you mean if someone is using it?

Like if you have had the statue really blessed then shouldn't sell it.

Generally people will buy a statue and then later do the prayers to 'turn it on it'. After it has been 'turned on' then it shouldn't be sold.

[mario92]

If they are not consecrated then ok

Do you mean if someone is using it?

Like if you have had the statue really blessed then shouldn't sell it.

Generally people will buy a statue and then later do the prayers to 'turn it on it'. After it has been 'turned on' then it shouldn't be sold.

I bowed to it some times, i dont know if it counts.

[48vows]

Do you mean if someone is using it?

Like if you have had the statue really blessed then shouldn't sell it.

Generally people will buy a statue and then later do the prayers to 'turn it on it'. After it has been 'turned on' then it shouldn't be sold.

I bowed to it some times, i dont know if it counts.

I wouldn't think so

[mario92]

Thanks for the answers

[Gwi]

Namaste buddha is considered like a stupa or sacred image, is it bad to sell the buddha statue or image? Is it Like selling dhamma?

Thūpå is okay