Laughing Buddha Beeswax Candle | Hand-poured | Suz E Bee
- Height: 11.5 cm
- Width: 9.5 cm
- Burn time: approx. 50 hours
- Sold as a single candle
It's hard not to smile back at him. The Laughing Buddha — Budai — seated in his classic pose with his broad, joyful grin, rounded belly, and robes flowing gently around him. Rendered in pure Australian beeswax with extraordinary detail, right down to the softly draped fabric folds, gently resting hands, and that irresistibly peaceful expression.
Hand-poured from 100% pure Australian beeswax by Suz in Port Stephens, he burns on the same light spectrum as natural sunlight — the brightest, most natural light of any candle. A soft natural honey fragrance drifts through the room as he burns. No synthetic scents, no dyes, no chemical additives of any kind. Just pure beeswax and a cotton wick, sourced from NSW beekeepers and cleaned by hand by Suz since 2009.
Some will display him on a meditation altar, a windowsill, or beside a crystal collection. Others will light him and find that there's something deeply peaceful about watching a flame burn quietly through all that serene detail. Either way, he brings a little joy wherever he lands.
100% pure Australian beeswax · Cotton wick · Hand-poured in Port Stephens, NSW · Natural honey fragrance · No additives, no dilutions · Colour varies batch to batch
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Who is the Laughing Buddha?
The Laughing Buddha — known as Budai in Chinese tradition — is a beloved symbol of joy, contentment, abundance, and good fortune. Often confused with the historical Gautama Buddha, Budai is actually a distinct figure — a wandering monk whose carefree nature and generous spirit made him a symbol of happiness across many Asian cultures. Placing him in your home or space is said to invite positive energy and good luck.
To burn or not to burn?
That's entirely up to you. He looks beautiful on a meditation altar, a bookshelf, beside a crystal collection, or anywhere that needs a little more joy. But he also burns beautifully — the flame works quietly through his detail and the natural honey fragrance fills the space around him. There's no wrong answer.
A note on colour
Beeswax colour varies naturally from batch to batch depending on the season and what the bees have been foraging on. This is completely normal and a sign of genuine, unbleached wax.
Candle burning tips
Burn for at least 2 hours on the first use to allow the melt pool to form properly. Trim the wick to around 5 mm before each burn. Keep out of drafts, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
Meditation & spiritual spaces · Buddhist altars & ceremonies · Crystal collections & displays · Gifts for hard-to-buy-for people · Housewarmings & birthdays · Anyone who needs a little more joy in their space
Hours:
- 50
Shipping Policy
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Shipment processing time
Crystal (only) orders are processed and dispatched within 2-4 business days. Orders are not dispatched on weekends or Public Holidays.
Orders containing Candles will take up to 10 business days to be dispatched. This is due to each candle being hand-made to order. Orders are not dispatched on weekends or Public Holidays.
If your order has a mixture of Crystals and Candles your order will be sent as a whole when the candles are ready for dispatch.
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.
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Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. All orders are sent via Australia Post.
Free standard shipping is available on all orders over $150.
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Type of Post |
NO signature on delivery *at your own risk |
WITH Signature on delivery |
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Regular |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
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Heavy |
$15.00 |
$18.00 |
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Bulky |
$23.00 |
$26.00 |
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