Handmade Divine Enlightened Buddha Shakyamuni | Perfect Home Altar Decor
This Divine Enlightened Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Gautama Buddha, stands at 44.9”/114cm in height and 28.1”/71.5cm at the base, weighing 73 kg. Made from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is traditionally depicted with an ushnisha, a prominent rounded bump on his head that signifies his profound spiritual insight and enlightenment. A well-known legend tells of snails crawling onto his head during intense meditation to shield him from the sun’s rays—an expression of nature’s reverence for his dedication to spiritual practice. In his left hand, he gently holds an alms bowl, symbolizing a life of modesty, humility, and dependence on the generosity of others. His right hand reaches down in the bhumisparsha mudra, or “earth-touching” gesture, capturing the pivotal moment when he called the earth to witness his awakening beneath the Bodhi tree. Seated in the vajra posture, a stable cross-legged position, he rests atop a lotus pedestal shaped like a moon disc, representing spiritual purity and awakening. Draped in a plain monastic robe, he reflects the core Buddhist values of renunciation and compassion. Behind him glows a radiant halo, symbolizing his divine wisdom and enlightened presence.
Size: 44.9”/114cm (Height) x 28.1”/71.5cm (Base)
Weight: 73 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
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 and guide countless individuals on their spiritual journey toward wisdom (prajñā), ethical living, and inner peace.
