Sitting Young Buddha Pendant in Sterling Silver, 7629 Sitting young Buddha is depicted in solid sterling silver with a high polished finish and nice detailing. See our smaller version Buddha, item #8440. For those who practice the disciplines of the Buddhist lifestyle, you'll love this pendant. 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. Buddha measures 5/8" wide x 1 1/4" in length including the bail. See our Zoe and Piper Storefront for a great selection of jewelry designs and styles, along with a wide variety of Buddhist related pieces.