Peaceful Handcrafted Copper Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni | Sage of the Shakya Clan
This handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Statue measures 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in height and 4.3 inches (11 cm) at the base, weighing 0.53 kg. Crafted from a copper body with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings, it reflects the skill of Nepali artisans and traditional craftsmanship.
Buddha Shakyamuni is depicted sitting in the lotus position (padmasana), symbolizing his steady concentration and mastery over the distractions of the material world. His right hand stretched toward the earth in bhumisparsha mudra, representing his moment of enlightenment, inviting the earth to witness his waking. 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: 5.3”/13.5cm (Height) × 4.3”/11cm (Base)
Weight: 0.53 kg
Material: Oxidized 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.
