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Buddhism and The Force meet again

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 26, 2015

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“Star Wars – Zen Yoda (Brilliant Gold)” by Chris Milnes

Today CNet alerts us to the existence of a new Etsy store, run by digital artist Chris Milnes, that sells “Zen” versions of iconic pop-culture characters — Batman, Yoda, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Groot, and so on — whose heads have been supplanted onto the body of Hotei, often referred to as the “laughing Buddha.” They’re all 3D printed, and so are a good deal more affordable than your usual pop objet d’art.

Note: Now you have a chance to own this meditating Yoda sculpture. There’s one up for sale in the Lion’s Roar Online Auction. Place a bid now, and support the work of the Lion’s Roar Foundation.

About his work, Milnes says it “consists of mashing up existing items to bring a new meaning. In the case of these statues I’m equating Buddhism to ‘The Force’ in ‘Star Wars’ lore.”

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“Star Wars – Zen Chewbacca (Brilliant Gold)” by Chris Milnes

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An array of Milnes’ other statues.

Check out all his statues and order one to delight your favorite Buddhist geek here, or place a bid on one in the Lion’s Roar Online Auction:

Mucky Chris: 3D-Printed Zen Yoda – BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction

The digital team at lionsroar.com loved these 3D-printed figures when they first set eyes on them. Created on a printer by Mucky Chris designer Chris Heines the Auction now has the pleasure of making this Zen Yoda available to the bidding public…

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Rod Meade Sperry

About Rod Meade Sperry

Rod Meade Sperry is digital editorial director for Lion's Roar. He is, with Miguel Chen, co-author of I Wanna Be Well: How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too and The Death of You: A Book for Anyone Who Might Not Live Forever. Rod also edited the Lion's Roar book, A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers.

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