Land of Buddha

My significant other and I visit Land of Buddha whenever we get a chance, but our latest experience was particularly special and I would like to share:
My SO bought a small statue and pocket-​book sized guide on yogic meditations. After we left the shop, we boarded the Amtrak to head home… and forgot to take the bag with us when we arrived at our destination. He was quite distraught, as it was a bit pricey but more importantly, has symbolic value. We contacted Amtrak right away, to no avail.
I called Land of Buddha and explained what happened to Dawa, the owner. Not only did he remember us from our visit, but he sent me an image of the two items to confirm whether or not this was what we purchased. Dawa shipped it to me right away for a discounted price. My SO was ecstatic! Thank you Dawa and Land of Buddha for your kindness and generosity. We will definitely continue to visit this shop.

I went with my family to purchase a singing bowl for my daughter. When we were done at the establishment we were totally impressed by the fine selection of merchandise. The Owner proceeded to Demo numerous different sized bowls that he played and the craftsmanship was excellent. A great investment for meditation and chakra enhancement.

I came here hoping that on the off chance they might have a statue of Guan Yin. Because this Land of Buddha focuses more on Himalayan Buddhist art, it wasn’t too much of a surprise that they didn’t have statues of the Chinese bodhisattva. Instead of Guan Yin, however, they did have a few beautiful statues of Tara, which all had me pretty interested, right up until I saw the price. Yikes!
I realize rent is crazy high in NYC, so pricing in stores like Land of Buddha have to try and accommodate for that, but jeez, these prices were steep. Compared to what you’d pay for similar, if not the same art online, there’s about a 30%-40% mark-​up. I know some people might not be bothered by that, but my check book snapped up tight when I did the comparison.
Is Land of Buddha an awesome store to walk around? Absolutely. Is it a place I recommend buying Buddhist art from? Sorry, no. Do a few Google searches and save big $$$$.

This place is so charming. It has very unique items. Most items are Buddhism related, but there are some items for other religions. There’s something about this place makes it very calming. Associate does not push you to purchase. Everything is unique and only one of each item (which I like).

The shop met all my standards. I have seek for a Buddhist store for some time. You will be easily capture by the energy almost a visit outside of new york. Its a small store with a big wow. I spent 2 hours talking to the wonderful owners. Future trips are in the works.

Dawa is amazing! The shop is beautiful and complete
So thankful for a bit of Tibet in NYC

Land of Buddha is a wonderful shop that holds a myriad of trinkets and treasures. There are dinky gift items to museum-​quality antiques, and Dawa, the shop owner, will tell you all about them. Some of the items are pretty expensive, but you have to consider that when purchasing items for a meditation/​worship altar or shrine, price is not the first concern. These are considered sacred objects that either speak to you or don’t.
I’ve grown up in the Theravāda Buddhism tradition in the family so I’m pretty familiar with the teachings, but I am interested all traditions, particularly Mahāyāna Buddhism, because of the art and artifacts. It is absolutely exquisite and breathtaking. And Land of Buddha definitely does not disappoint.
I think for the quality and authenticity of the pieces, it’s a little bit of an upcharge, but not exorbitant. For me to obtain these items and be comfortable that it’s authentic and artisan-​made, I would have to travel to Nepal or Tibet, or buy from a real reputable place like this one (not those Saint Marks shop that probably has all made-​in-​China replicas.) Online shops are available but it’s hard to have a «feel» for an object by just looking at pictures.
The last time I came to Land of Buddha, I got a singing bowl for $ 129. It’s a fair price considering my singing bowl was hand-​hammered from 7 different kinds of metals (including copper, gold, silver, brass, etc.) I use it every day and it gives me a lot of serenity and joy.
Yesterday I perused the store for a Thangka but didn’t find one I like, but I was in the shop for an hour with Dawa and spoke about various religious artifacts and craftsmanship. The last time I was here was over a year ago, but he remembered me and what I bought. While things are pretty expensive, he was helpful in trying to find things in my price range and went in the back and dig in his inventory if they were not on display. He also talked me out of purchasing a more expensive purbha pendant because he said it did not suit me.
I walked out with a double dorje (a gift for a friend,) an offering bowl (usually a set of 7 but costs an arm and a leg if you buy all of them,) a breathtaking intricately hand-​carved butter lamp, a dorje necklace pendant, and some incense for a bit over $ 300.
I had my eye on a golden kapala that was $ 185 but looks like it belongs in the Metropolitan museum. The background of the kapala (
) is pretty nuts. Dawa said that there are authentic human skull ones if one is very interested to import, but not my cup of tea (pun intended.)

As you walk in you will notice the subtle scent of incense and as you venture further inside it intensifies. It’s a tiny place, but they have a lot to offer. Recently I bought a small piece of jewelry and I love it. They have a lot of interesting pieces of Buddhist jewelry that are made from coconut shells, different stones, metals, etc. They carry some lovely hand crafted Tibetan singing bowls, too, which they can demonstrate for you. They also have cloths and small purses.
If you get on their mailing list, they will send you emails about when they have sales!

I recently became interested in the Tibetan singing bowl as a means of meditation. Knowing that I would be venturing into the city for a few days with my boyfriend, I searched the Internet for a shop that would provide me with more knowledge as well as the chance to play one myself. Upon entering Land of Buddha, I was sure I made the right choice.
The young woman that assisted me was very helpful. She demonstrated the proper technique and played several bowls for me to hear. I was told to keep an open mind and that I would be drawn to the right bowl. My experience was a memorable one and cannot be easily put into words. The bowl that I chose did not sing right away for me. When the sound did attend, my body began to tingle, my mind cleared and I felt at peace. Prior to leaving, the owner Dawa, explained that if I was interested in a different style or size singing bowl, I could exchange mine for another at the shop or on the website. I intend to take up Dawa’s generous offer!

I’m finally joining Unilocal because I can’t NOT post a review about Land of Buddha.
Simply gorgeous shop with a breathtaking selection of authentic Buddhist art/​sculpture/​jewelry/​etc. from Tibet and Nepal. As others have noted, Dawa (the owner) is extremely helpful and accommodating. We ended up spending at least couple of hours in his place up until closing time — at which point he graciously gave us a ride back to our hotel because cabs were sparse (and believe me, we had some beautiful new treasures to transport!).
We visit NYC about once a year and will never pass through again without stopping in LoB (and will doubtless never leave empty-​handed either). I’ve been to many, many TIbetan and Buddhist shops over the years, and this one is my new favorite. Thank you Dawa!

I went to the Land of Buddha for a striker, though after a bit of comparison shopping, the striker turned out to be severely overpriced (double). However, I loved the shop. The ambiance was very peaceful, and the owner-​Dawa-​was very nice and appreciative of my small purchase. He also seemed more in turn with his product than any other shop owner selling the same types of wares. (I have been to three: one in queens, one in brooklyn and one in China)
He took the time to let me know that singing bowls purchased in their store can be exchanged toward the purchase of a larger singing bowl, at their store, if one decides to upgrade. No other shop that I have ever been too does that. In addition, he gave me a card to register for the website, as they will be offering yoga and meditation classes on a small scale-​in the near future.
I plan to try it out at least once, and depending on certain circumstances, I may buy another singing bowl from them (even if it costs a little more) just to be able to exchange toward a larger bowl in the future.

This little oasis in the chaos of NY is truly an amazing store and the guys are true gents. I find it next to impossible to walk in here and not find something I have been looking for and I absolutely love their genuineness in helping you. So peaceful too!

Amazing store I have ever seen beyond the land of Buddha. Very astonishing displays with varieties of crafts and materials such as Jewelry, Antiques, Singing bowls, Buddhism related materials and many more. I felt as if I’m blessed by little Buddha soon I enter this store where any one can feel meditating mood while shopping or watching around this wonderful store. Buddha bless you Mr. Dawa.

If you’re looking for authentic Tibetan wares, great incense selection, videos and a lot more, this is your store. Dawa is a kind person who will take care of you. I support as much as I can.
Free Tibet from Chinese occupation!

Don’t let the incense and meditation music fool you. This guy is no better than a car salesman and the prices are way over the top. You can get better deals at the flea market on Bleecker Street on Saturday and Sundays.
Even the half price sale the items are still not a bargin. One good thing is he won’t charge you sales tax if you pay cash.

Stepping into this small Tibetan shop in the SOHO area, you feel as you’ve traveled to a far away land up in the Himalayas or Nepal. Granted I haven’t been there, but I can only imagine how peaceful and lovely the energy is…
Greeted by Dawa, the kindest, warmest person and owner, I was immediately at home browsing through his amazing collection of jewelry, singing bowls, and books.
I was enchanted by a few of the singing bowls, the sounds are so balancing and grounding. I will be back for the chakra set. The quality and variety are amazing.
I found some mandala cards that were so difficult to locate! The other ritual items such as the cymbals and bells are available too.
The jewelry, wow, nice. The collection of pendants, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, I could have spent an hour just browsing. Dawa literally invites you to look around and take your time, no pressure!
I’ve been to several Tibetan shops around the city, and this is one of my favourites! Highly recommended!!!

My husband and I were in town for the holidays. Walking along the street I saw through the window of this little store a really cool silver snake bracelet. Went inside and ended up buying an even cooler snake ring. Affordable price and the owner was very pleasant. I definitely recommend this store for some cool treasures.

I stopped by for the first time on a whim, and was very glad that I did. The owner, Dawa, was extremely kind to me as soon as I stepped in the door. We talked about meditation and learning more about Buddhism, and he let me listen to an absolutely amazing singing bowl that was for sale. If it wasn’t almost $ 300 I would so buy it.
A calming, utterly serene and insightful place with a nice selection. Dawa alone is worth visiting this place. He seems like a man that is truly passionate about his shop, and is very forthcoming with information and kindness.

Amid the music and festivity of Washington Square in New York City, lies a institute of serenity that fronts as a Tibetan store.
Walk down the carpeted steps to the scent of delicious incense and sounds of chanting and you will be transported to the far away lands hidden in the himalayan plateau where the pace and stress of city life melts away into peace and compassion.
The shelves are stocked with tools to help you bring the best of the Tibet Buddhism into your daily life. One such tool, the Singing Bowl is a musical instrument which the shop owner will teach you to play, emits one of the most calming and therapeutic tones one can imagine. It brings you instantly into meditation.
Malas, jewelry, scarves, and artwork surround the most well stocked Dharma library in the City. CD’s, DVD’s and Books on Buddhism, Tibetan History, Yoga, Meditation, and the practical application of the 4 Noble Truths overflow from the wall into the center of the store.

But what makes this store truly special is the owner, Dawa, whom gives himself so fully to his customers to ensure that they leave at least a little happier than they arrived.
Need a vacation? Take a trip to Nepal, without leaving the West Village.. .

Ah my fellow Unilocaler, Luis E. beat me with this review. But I’l let you be the first to review after all you are a new Unilocaler :)
Let me just say I entirely agree with your description of this place. I felt a sense of serenity and a calm upon walking in. The music just magnified that sensation.
I have been wanting to further educate myself as far as meditation is concerned as well as Buddhism. The talk I had with the owner Dawa was exactly what I needed and have now decided to do & learn more.
What’s so astonishing to me is the location. Who would think you could find tranquility and peace in the middle of so many loud bars in the West Village. You must stop by.