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Gautama Buddha Statue | A Sacred Reminder of Discipline, Insight, and Liberation
A meaningful representation of the historical Buddha, this Gautama Buddha Statue showcases the refined artistry and traditional craftsmanship of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. Measuring 35 cm (13.78 inches) in height with a 26 cm (10.24 inches) base and weighing 5.42 kg, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold surface highlights the peaceful expression, meditative posture, flowing robes, and symbolic details, while the acrylic painting adds refined color, definition, and subtle depth to the sculpture. This sacred creation reflects the dedication of Himalayan artisans in portraying the Buddha’s teachings of discipline, insight, compassion, and the path toward liberation.
The historical Buddha and founder of Buddhist teachings represents wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering. His sacred form reflects the profound journey from seeking truth to attaining complete enlightenment through meditation, discipline, and insight. He is depicted seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture), symbolizing unwavering stability, deep meditation, and the awakened state of mind. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he called the Earth to witness his enlightenment and triumph over ignorance and delusion, while his left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing concentration, renunciation, and inner peace. His serene expression, ushnisha, urna, elongated earlobes, and monastic robes reflect the traditional marks of an awakened being. This sacred representation inspires practitioners to cultivate wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and the path toward complete liberation.
Size: 13.78”/35cm (Height) x 10.24”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 5.42 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Painting
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical figure Siddhartha Gautama, achieved enlightenment over 2,500 years ago and shared the path to liberation with the world. As the "Sage of the Shakyas," he taught the cessation of suffering through wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. His life story, from a sheltered prince to an enlightened teacher, remains the foundational inspiration for all Buddhist lineages and a universal symbol of the human potential for transformation and peace.
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