In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, monks will spend weeks creating intricate designs using colored sand. The work is grand in both scale and beauty, but when finished, they set about destroying it. This practice is a reminder of the impermanence of all things. So when folks tell us that they could never burn this candle, we simply say, "Don't be attached, burn the Buddha."Buddha Beeswax Candle FeaturesHandcrafted in Colorado from pure beeswax Cotton wick - no lead or metalNon-toxic, lead free & hypoallergenicMakes a fabulous giftDimensions & Care3.5in (approx.)(dia.) x 4.5in (ht.)Trim wick to 1/4" before each lighting.Sculpted candles burn in unique, wabi-sabi ways that can include some dripping. Always best to burn these cuties on an easy-to-clean, heat-resistant plate or pillar base.