Exquisite figure of Shakyamuni Buddha | Symbol of Peace and Wisdom
This exquisite figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 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. It stands 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall with a 9.4 inch (24 cm) base and weighs 4.63 kg. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily life.
This peaceful statue shows Shakyamuni Buddha, the wise teacher from the Shakya clan. His calm and gentle face shows the deep peace and balance he found through enlightenment. He is seated on a lotus flower, which stands for purity and rising above the troubles of the world. His left hand holds an alms bowl, a symbol of letting go of material things and living a simple life. His right hand touches the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, or “earth-touching gesture.” This shows the moment he reached enlightenment, calling the earth to witness his victory over fear, desire, and doubt.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
