Handmade Art of Future Buddha Maitreya for Dharma Decor
The Art of Future Buddha Maitreya stands 15.4”/39cm tall with a 10.8”/27.5cm base and weighs 5.79 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, it is adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed gold and acrylic paintings. Expertly crafted by Himalayan artisans, this inspiring depiction of Maitreya embodies hope and loving kindness, making it a striking focal point for meditation areas, home shrines, or sacred spaces dedicated to the promise of future enlightenment.
The Statue of Future Buddha Maitreya sits gracefully on a lotus throne, a symbol of the Dharma’s blossoming in times to come. His right hand forms the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture that symbolizes the turning of the wheel of Dharma, highlighting his mission to revive the Buddha’s teachings. Soft Utpala flowers rest on his shoulders—the right holding a tiny Dharma wheel, a sign of the ongoing journey, and the left supporting a kalasha topped with a parasol, symbols of protection, abundance, and the shelter of the Dharma.
Size: 15.4”/39cm (Height) x 10.8”/27.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.79 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Maitreya Buddha is revered as the future Buddha who will appear in a coming age when the teachings of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni have faded from the world. According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya currently resides in Tushita Heaven, awaiting the right time to descend to earth, attain enlightenment, and turn the wheel of Dharma once again. He embodies the qualities of loving-kindness (maitrī), hope, and the renewal of spiritual teachings, offering reassurance that enlightenment and compassion will continue to flourish in the future. Statues of Maitreya are often placed in shrines or temples as symbols of future awakening, benevolent guidance, and the promise of spiritual continuity.
