Dangle Earrings with Double Sided Sitting Buddha and Lotus Flower Blossom in Sterling Silver, Helps Support Animal Charities, #7446 Great dangle earrings in sterling silver with a unique buddha. This beautiful three dimensional charm features the silhouette of a buddha sitting within a lotus flower. Contemporary ear wires provide the perfect complement to these beautiful earrings. Buddha comes from the Sanskrit root 'budh', meaning to awaken. Anyone who has become enlightened or fully awakened to the true nature of things is considered a Buddha. The important function of a Buddha is to act as a teacher and to lead others. Buddhists liken the unfolding of the lotus petals to the unfolding of the divine within the human self. These Zoe and Piper exclusive earrings by Zoe and Piper are part of our ' Jewelry with a Conscience ' charity line, which donates a portion of the proceeds to selected animal sanctuary groups and animal advocacy groups. This buddha and lotus flower measures 5/8'' long x 3/8'' wide and is crafted of solid sterling silver. The overall length of the earrings is 1 3/8". Made in the USA. See the Zoe and Piper Storefront for a great selection of jewelry and spiritual offerings.