Description
Maitreya, The Future Buddha Statue
The Future Buddha Statue was expertly hand-carved in Nepal using traditional Himalayan techniques. The finest auspicious gift from Nepal to a practitioner like you will be genuine gold gilded with a 24k gold sculpture of Buddha. The color variety of gemstones and decorations is quite captivating. Here the deity is depicted seated on a throne. The hand carving of intricate design patterns was artistically done. In a body of pure copper, we used valuable jewels, coral, and rare, vintage turquoise to embellish them. We worked on and finished this statue, reflecting high Buddhist themes and practices, for over a month. We assure you that the materials used in the statue are of the highest quality and will last for years.
This figurine will be a perfect gift from Nepal to a devotee like you that will aid you in your practices and regular activities such as meditation and yoga.
Size: 13.3"/34cm (Height) x 7.8"/20cm (Base)
Weight: 3.61 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Maitreya, in the Buddhist tradition, the future Buddha, presently a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach the dharma (“law”) anew when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have entirely decayed. Maitreya is the earliest Bodhisattva around whom a cult developed and is mentioned in scriptures from the 3rd century CE. He was accepted by all schools of Buddhism and is still the only bodhisattva generally honored by the Theravada tradition.