Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Golden Statue | The Enlightened One
This Golden Crown Shakyamuni Buddha statue, also known as Gautama Buddha, stands 19.1 inches (48.5 cm) tall and 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) wide and weighs approximately 9.62 kilograms. Crafted from 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, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Known as "The Enlightened One," this statue of Shakyamuni Buddha portrays the sacred moment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree. Seated in the Vajra posture (Padmasana) atop a blooming lotus base—symbolizing spiritual purity and awakening—his right hand is extended in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, summoning the Earth to witness his enlightenment. His left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, representing detachment and the monastic way of life. He is adorned with a majestic crown encrusted with gemstones, symbolizing the Five Dhyani Buddhas and his embodiment of their enlightened wisdom. A delicate necklace with a central gemstone graces his chest, signifying his royal background and elevated spiritual stature. His serene expression embodies inner peace and unwavering meditative focus.
Size: 19.1”/48.5cm (Height) x 13.6”/34.5cm (Width)
Weight: 9.62 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to seek a more profound truth beyond material pleasures and suffering. He was born as Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of intense asceticism and meditation, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning "the Awakened One." He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths, which serve as the means to achieve liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha symbolizes the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies the wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the triumph over ignorance, and the peace from non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.
