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Divine Sculpture of Maitreya Buddha | The Next Enlightened One
The Divine Sculpture of Maitreya Buddha stands at an impressive height of 39.8 inches (101 cm) with a base width of 23.0 inches (58.5 cm) and weighs approximately 32.22 kilograms. Expertly crafted from copper, the statue is adorned with radiant gold coloring and intricate gold and acrylic paintings, reflecting spiritual reverence and artistic mastery. Its grand presence and detailed workmanship make it a powerful symbol of the future Buddha’s promise of compassion and enlightenment.
Maitreya is depicted seated on a throne with both feet resting on the ground or on a small platform, symbolizing his readiness to descend from Tushita heaven and enter the world as the next Buddha. His hands are held in front of his chest in the gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra mudra), signifying the teaching of the Dharma. Maitreya is shown with lotuses at his sides, each supporting symbolic implements such as a Dharma wheel and a vase (kundika), indicating his role as a future teacher and his spiritual purity.
Size: 39.8”/101cm (Height) x 23.0”/58.5cm (Base)
Weight: 32.22 kg
Material: Gold Coloring, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Maitreya Buddha, also known as the Future Buddha, is a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism, symbolizing the future era of enlightenment and embodying loving-kindness. Maitreya is believed to descend to Earth in the distant future to restore the Dharma and lead humanity to enlightenment. His presence represents hope, compassion, and the promise of a better world to come, inspiring practitioners to cultivate kindness and patience.