Handcrafted Awakened Buddha Shakyamuni Statue | 24K Gold Gilded Art
This Handcrafted Awakened Buddha Shakyamuni Statue, also known as the historical Buddha, measures 7.1”/18cm in height and 4.9”/12.5cm at the base and weighs 0.88 kg. Made from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in a serene meditative pose with eyes softly lowered, embodying deep tranquility and awakened mindfulness. His right hand shows the bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment he called upon the Earth to witness his enlightenment. The left hand holds an alms bowl, symbolizing his renunciation and the simplicity of monastic life. His head is crowned with the uṣṇīṣa, a symbol of supreme wisdom, and his hair is styled in distinctive snail-like curls, inspired by the legend of snails protecting him from the sun during long meditation sessions. Seated in the vajra posture on a lotus base shaped like a moon disc, Shakyamuni reflects spiritual stability, purity, and focused presence. The base is adorned with gemstones and features meaningful carvings, adding depth to this detailed representation that honors the noble serenity and profound symbolism of the historical Buddha.
Size: 7.1”/18cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.88 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Gautama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism, born as Siddhartha Gautama in ancient Nepal. Renouncing his royal life in search of truth, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and shared the path to liberation from suffering. At the core of his teachings are the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path leading to its cessation. This path is known as the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration—a guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom that leads to the end of suffering and ultimate freedom.
