Handmade Enlightened Colourful Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture for Decor
A magnificent example of Himalayan Buddhist artistry, this Handmade Enlightened Colourful Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Measuring 115 cm (45.3 inches) in height with a 78.5 cm (30.9 inches) base and weighing 74.01 kg, it features a copper body enhanced with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, and detailed gold and acrylic paintings. The radiant gold surface highlights Shakyamuni Buddha’s serene expression, enlightened posture, flowing robes, and intricate ornamental details, while the deep carvings create remarkable depth and dimension. The vibrant gold and acrylic paintings add refined color, contrast, and definition to the sculpture, reflecting the dedication, precision, and artistry of Himalayan craftsmen in creating this sacred representation of wisdom, peace, and enlightenment.
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: 45.3”/115cm (Height) x 30.9”/78.5cm (Base)
Weight: 74.01 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.
