Himalayan Handmade Gautama Buddha Statue: Founder of Buddhism
This handmade statue of Gautama Buddha stands at 18.9”/48cm (Height) and 13.2”/33.5cm (Base). Crafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding along with carefully set gemstones, this sculpture reflects the refined skill of talented Nepalese artisans. Covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved details that create a magnificent 3D-like effect, the statue displays exceptional depth and brilliance. This detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful decorative piece for individuals seeking awareness and spiritual inspiration in their daily lives.
The Buddha is depicted seated on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The lotus grows from the mud yet remains unstained, symbolizing the Buddha's transcendence of worldly attachments and suffering. The Buddha's right hand touches the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, calling the earth to witness his enlightenment and his victory over Mara, the embodiment of ignorance and temptation. His left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, signifying renunciation, inner peace, and the monastic way of life. The alms bowl also represents sufficiency, contentment, and the nourishment of the spiritual path. The Buddha's serene facial expression reflects deep meditative stillness, wisdom, and boundless compassion. Together, these iconographic elements convey the Buddha's enlightenment, triumph over suffering, and the path of liberation he revealed.
Size: 18.9”/48cm (Height) x 13.2”/33.5cm (Base)
Weight: 9.00kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism who lived in the 5th to 6th century BCE. Born a prince in the Shakya clan in ancient India, he renounced his royal life in search of a solution to human suffering after witnessing old age, sickness, and death. Through deep meditation and self-inquiry, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning "The Awakened One."
