Historical Shakyamuni Buddha Handcrafted Statue | Founder of Buddhism
The Historical Shakyamuni Buddha Handcrafted Statue stands at 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall, with a base width of 5.5 inches (14 cm), and weighs 1.51 kilograms. Meticulously handcrafted from copper, it is covered with a layer of 24K gold gilding. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones crafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions and is an appropriate addition to altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted sitting in the lotus pose (padmasana), indicating his steady concentration and mastery over the distractions of the material world. His right hand, stretched toward the earth in bhumisparsha mudra, represents his moment of enlightenment, inviting the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 8.3”/21cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 1.51kg
Material: Gold & Acrylic Paintings, 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
