About The Suburban Monk

The Suburban Monk’s Play it Forward movement, is spreading a wave of joy across the world, and our laughing monk named Syd is at the forefront. Syd, our cornerstone product, is a smiling, thumbs-up Buddha-like statue who is a universal symbol of hope and joy here to touch hearts with infinite possibilities. Each color and size of Syd has its own special form of magic to brighten your world. The perfect gift for any occasion, Little Syd comes in 14 colors with a color meaning card. In stunning gold and clean white, Big Syd beams hope and joy into your home, garden, meditation studio, business or anywhere you're creating a “high vibe”. Monumental Syd is customizable and anchors loving radiance into a joyful sphere drawing people to your lobby, studio, retreat center, garden or anywhere people gather.Read their story