Peaceful Buddhist Icon Radiant Shakyamuni Buddha Handmade Statue
Embrace serenity and timeless wisdom with this Radiant Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, measuring 13”/33 cm in height and 9.4”/24 cm at the base, and weighing 3.58 kg, made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. Crafted to honor the historical Gautama Buddha, it serves as a powerful symbol of peace and enlightenment. Perfect for meditation spaces or as a meaningful decor piece, this statue inspires mindfulness and spiritual growth in any setting. Elevate your environment with a reminder of compassion and inner calm.
Shakyamuni Buddha is commonly depicted with an ushnisha, the rounded prominence atop his head that symbolizes his profound spiritual insight and enlightened state. According to legend, snails once gathered on his head during deep meditation to shield him from the sun, symbolizing nature’s honor for his unwavering spiritual focus. In his left hand, he holds an alms bowl, signifying a life of simplicity, humility, and reliance on the generosity of others. His right hand is positioned in the bhumisparsha mudra, or “earth-touching” gesture, capturing the decisive moment he summoned the earth to bear witness to his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. He sits in the Vajra posture atop a lotus base shaped like a moon disc, symbolizing spiritual purity and enlightenment. Clothed in a humble monastic robe, he reflects a life of renunciation and compassion. As the founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha represents the essence of awakening, humility, and boundless compassion.
Size: 13”/33 cm (Height) x 9.4”/24 cm (Base)
Weight: 3.58 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism who lived in the 5th to 6th century BCE. Born a prince in the Shakya clan, he renounced his royal life in search of a solution to human suffering after witnessing old age, sickness, and death. Through deep meditation and self-inquiry, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning “The Awakened One.” He taught the Four Noble Truths: that life involves suffering (duḥkha), suffering has a cause (craving or attachment), it can end (nirvāṇa), and there is a path to its end. This path is the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha form the foundation of Buddhism, guiding countless individuals on their spiritual journey toward wisdom (prajñā), ethical living, and inner peace.
