Coming from the word budhi [to wake up] Buddhism is the Philosophy of Awakening. In the year 563 B.C. a baby named Siddhartha Gautama born into a royal family in northern India. He grew up in wealth and luxury but eventually found that worldly comfort and security do not guarantee happiness. He was deeply moved by the suffering he saw all around and resolved to find the key to human happiness. When he was 29 he left his family and set off to find the great religious teachers of the day. They taught him much but none really knew how the cause of human suffering could be overcome. After six years study and meditation he had an experience in which all ignorance fell always and he suddenly understood. From that day onwards he was called the Buddha, the Awakened One. He lived for another 45 years in which time he traveled all over the northern India teaching others what he discovered. His compassion and patience were legendary and he made thousands of followers.

Made of high quality excelsior pewter. Single sided design.

Approx. pendant size: 2.8 centimetre height from the loop x 1.3 centimetre width. Weight : 8 grams.

Black cord option comes with an approx. 36 inch or 91.44 cm cord and a (lead free) pewter accent bead with laminated ends.

Chain option comes with a 2 mm flat link stainless steel chain of either 18 , 20 , 22 inch standard length or a 18 inch chain with an extension up to 4 inches ( 22 inch total ) in length for more flexibility and a lead free pewter accent bead. Wear them with or without bead!

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