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Shakyamuni Buddha Copper Sculpture | Statue of the Enlightened Teacher
This Shakyamuni Buddha Statue measures 11.4”/29cm in height with an 8.0”/20.5cm base and weighs 3.26 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold surface highlights the refined craftsmanship, while the hand-applied acrylic details bring subtle color, depth, and artistic balance to the sculpture. Created through traditional Himalayan metalworking techniques, this sacred artwork represents awakening, wisdom, and the path toward enlightenment, making it a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and Himalayan art collections.
The historical Buddha is the founder of Buddhist teachings, embodying awakening, wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering. His sacred form represents the realization achieved through meditation, ethical discipline, and profound insight into the nature of existence. He is traditionally depicted seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture) upon a lotus throne, symbolizing stability, purity, and the awakened state of mind. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching gesture), recalling the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he called the Earth to witness his enlightenment and triumph over ignorance, while his left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, representing meditation, inner peace, and concentration. His ushnisha, urna, elongated earlobes, and simple monastic robes reflect the traditional marks of an awakened being, symbolizing wisdom, spiritual insight, renunciation, and humility. This sacred representation inspires practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and the path toward complete liberation.
Size: 11.4”/29cm (Height) x 8.0”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.26 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism and the primary teacher of our current age. His life story from prince to wandering ascetic and finally to the enlightened Buddha provides the foundational framework for Buddhist practice. He is revered for his teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, guiding beings toward liberation from suffering through wisdom and ethical conduct.
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