Question asked by Adrian
I have a question about buddha images and statue filling. I recently made a buddha statue, because I wanted that particular type of buddha image that I can't find locally and its to expensive for me to buy. I made it out of solid wood and It can't be filled. Would the buddha image be less auspicious if it can't be filled? or should I just make another one?
Dear Adrian,
How wonderful that you made a solid wood statue! May I ask what statue you had made?
If it is a solid statue, then it is not necessary to have it filled with mantras. If you want to make another one that is hollow, by all means please go ahead if you are able. But if you do, do you have enough resources to fill it yourself or are you near someone that can fill it?
In any case, with the statue that you already have, it will be good to have the statue consecrated. If you live near a centre with Sangha members who can do this, then you should make offerings to them and ask them to consecrate the statue for you. If not, then you can always consecrate that statue yourself. Here is a link to the article which tells you what to do, and gives you the prayers to do as well: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/prayers-and-sadhanas/how-to-bless-buddha-images-yourself.html
I really hope this helps!