Handmade Enlightened Colourful Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture for Decor
The Enlightened Colourful Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture symbolizes the Buddha's deep teachings and the path to spiritual awakening. This handcrafted statue is 45.3" (Height) x 30.9" (Base) and weighs 74.01 kg. It is made of 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 is 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: 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.
