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A Rarefied Offering for the Sacred

At the summit of Imperial Harvest’s ceremonial oeuvre stands a masterpiece without equal — the Supreme Buddha (valued at SGD 3.8 million dollars), commissioned by Master David as the spiritual centerpiece of the Vesak Day Blessing Ritual. This is not a product. It is a spiritual institution — one that embodies the finest expressions of craftsmanship, metaphysics, and reverence.

Born of internally flawless, unheated clear quartz, this Supreme Buddha is carved from a material so pure that fewer than 0.01% of crystals worldwide meet its grade. In Imperial Feng Shui, such clarity is not cosmetic — it is vibrational, allowing the Buddha to become a celestial conductor of karmic renewal, wisdom, and divine empowerment​.

佛光 — The Radiance of Enlightenment

Behind the Buddha’s head is the 佛光, or “Buddha Light” — a halo rendered in a style known as 镂空雕刻 (openwork carving). This technique, revered in traditional Chinese artistry, is executed with microscopic precision. The result is a luminous architecture of negative space — a halo not just of form, but of energy.

As sunlight or candlelight filters through its cut-outs, the 佛光 comes alive — projecting shifting patterns of shadow and illumination that mimic the spiritual awakening it represents. It is a metaphor in motion, reminding the viewer that enlightenment is not static, but an active, ever-present unfolding of insight.

Carved in Stillness: A Testament of Time and Devotion

The Buddha’s visage is carved in a state of tranquil meditation. Every line — from the gentle arc of the eyes to the subtle incline of the shoulders — reflects not just artistic mastery but spiritual symbolism. The folds of the robe flow like mountain streams, directing qi smoothly and harmoniously around the sculpture. It is this dynamic stillness that makes the Supreme Buddha not only an artefact of beauty, but a living vessel of Imperial Feng Shui.

At Imperial Harvest’s workshops, no mechanical shortcuts are taken. The crystal is shaped entirely by hand — a process spanning months, carried out by artisans whose skills descend from generations of imperial craftsmen. Each Buddha is carved from a single monolithic crystal, free from seams or joints, preserving the integrity of the spiritual transmission​.

The Pedestal: Earth’s Answer to Heaven’s Light

The Buddha rests upon a hand-carved wooden lotus pedestal, as symbolic as it is sculptural. If the 佛光 is the crown of Heaven, then this pedestal is the throne of Earth — and both speak the same celestial dialect.

The base’s sculptural ridges gracefully echo the flame-like silhouette of the Buddha’s halo, creating a resonant dialogue between heavenly radiance and earthly grounding. This mirroring of form is not incidental — it is intentional, invoking the sacred balance between yin and yang, material and spiritual, aspiration and anchoring.

Adorning this majestic wooden form are individually inlaid turquoise cabochons, each one a microcosm of sky and sea, carefully set into the lotus petals like sacred gems embedded in a royal crown. These turquoise inlays serve not only as visual highlights but also as spiritual anchors, believed in Imperial Feng Shui to attract protection, healing, and benefactor luck. Their placement on the pedestal mirrors the placement of turquoise stones within the 佛光 itself, reinforcing the sacred bond between divine illumination and worldly manifestation.

Here, the pedestal is not a support structure. It is a spiritual jewel in its own right — crafted with the same intention, precision, and reverence as the Supreme Buddha it holds. It tells the story of ascension: from Earth to Heaven, from form to light, from the stillness of wood to the luminosity of crystal — an eloquent metaphor for the soul’s journey to transcendence.

A Ritual Beyond Artistry

During Vesak, this Supreme Buddha is brought to life through one of the most sacred rituals of the year. Under specific planetary alignments, Master David performs a blessing ceremony, invoking ancient rites passed through imperial lineages. Each element — from the hand-drawn talismans to the application of specially prepared Imperial Harvest vermillion — transforms the sculpture from art into conduit.

Blessings of karmic purification, benefactor alignment, inner clarity, and wealth expansion are invoked — not in abstraction, but through centuries-old rites precisely tailored to the contemporary world.

A Living Legacy of Imperial Feng Shui

The Supreme Buddha is not just a sculptural marvel — it is a living testament to Master David’s devotion to Imperial Feng Shui traditions. It encapsulates the spirit of Vesak: spiritual renewal, boundless compassion, and enlightened success.

 

While the Supreme Buddha is reserved exclusively for ceremonial use, it stands as an inspirational beacon for all clients — reflecting the calibre, detail, and sacred energy that define every Imperial Harvest treasure.