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Handmade Copper Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: The Awakened One
This Handmade Copper Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, also known as the Awakened One, stands 8.9” (22.5 cm) tall with a base measuring 5.7” (14.5 cm) and weighs 1.39 kg. Meticulously crafted from copper, it is adorned with 24K gold gilding and enhanced with fine gold and acrylic paintings, reflecting the mastery of skilled Nepali artisans. A refined piece for altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections, it embodies tranquility and wisdom.
In this iconography, Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the lotus posture (padmasana) on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand is shown in the earth-touching gesture (bhumisparsha mudra), representing the moment of his enlightenment when he called the Earth to witness his victory over ignorance. His left hand rests on his lap, holding an alms bowl, which signifies simplicity, renunciation, and the purity of monastic life.
Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 5.7”/14.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.39 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. He lived over 2,500 years ago in ancient India and attained complete enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Shakyamuni means “Sage of the Shakyas,” referring to his clan.