Be Kind - Dalai Lama Mug
£19.00
UK delivery £5.95
Be kind whenever it's possible. It is always possible. - Dalai Lama (1935-)
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. he was born on the 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, the child was recognised as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Bodhisattvas are realised beings inspired by a wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn in the world to help humanity.
Fine bone china hand decorated & fired in Bristol, England.
The Artist: Chris Chalkley 
Originally conceived by Chris, this design remains a staple of Stokes Croft China's offerings.
Founder of PRSC, Chris studied Economics and Philosophy at Bristol University, drove buses, sold puppets and worked variously as a market trader, wholesaler, retailer and importer of china and glassware for over thirty years. Having worked as a wholesaler and retailer, Chris is well versed in traditional styles of ware. He tends to ignore all the rules and his pieces are known for their rough immediacy and challenging technique.
Product Specification
Model: Chester
Material: Fine Bone China
Dimensions: H 8.8cm, D 8.5cm
Weight: 150gm
Capacity: 350ml
Dishwasher Safe: It's up to you (here's why)
Microwave Safe: Yes, unless it has gold leaf or platinum lustre! (here's why)
Food Safe: Yes, our china ware is fired again after decorating, fusing the transfers into the glaze to make it permanent and food safe.
Delivery
We decorate all our chinaware by hand and fire it here on site, so while we aim to despatch within 3-5 working days, some orders may take up to three weeks to arrive. If you're in a hurry please call us on 0117 944 4540 to check availability.
Standard UK delivery is £5.95. We offer FREE Click & Collect from our Stokes Croft shop.
Sending to the EU? Thanks to Brexit, posting from the UK to the EU is now very confusing. Please be aware that additional charges may apply on delivery - this varies from country to country - so it's possible further payment might be needed to get your package through customs.
Sending to the USA? Thanks to Trump and his tariffs, posting things to the States is now a little bit tricky. It might be a good idea to contact us before placing your order, just to make sure it is possible!
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Returns
Our goal is to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We are happy to replace your item if faulty or damaged. For more information please see our returns page.
Every purchase from Stokes Croft China directly supports the community work of the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft
