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Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Sacred Figure of Awakening and Blessings
Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Statue measures 9.4”/24cm in height with an 8.1”/20.5cm base and weighs 2.21 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The luminous gold surface creates a refined appearance, while the hand-applied acrylic details add depth, color, and subtle definition to the traditional craftsmanship. Created as a sacred representation of awakened wisdom, spiritual realization, and the enlightened qualities of the Buddha, this sculpture brings a meaningful presence to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and Himalayan art collections.
The enlightened form of the historical Buddha, combining the wisdom of awakening with the symbolic richness of a crowned appearance. The sacred form embodies wisdom, compassion, spiritual sovereignty, and the attainment of complete enlightenment. Unlike the simple monastic depiction, the crowned form reflects the elevated status of an awakened being who possesses the perfected qualities of a Buddha. He is commonly depicted seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture) upon a lotus base, symbolizing stability, meditation, and purity. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, while the left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing meditation and inner peace. The elaborate crown, jewelry, and ornaments represent the spiritual wealth and perfected qualities of enlightenment, while the serene expression, ushnisha, and urna reflect supreme wisdom and awakened awareness. This sacred representation inspires practitioners to cultivate wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and the aspiration toward complete liberation.
Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.21 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, born as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of the Buddhist tradition who realized the path to the end of suffering. The "Crowned" form is particularly revered in the Newar and Tibetan traditions, signifying his status as a supreme Sambhogakaya deity who bestows empowerments and teachings to advanced practitioners. He remains the ultimate exemplar of wisdom and ethical conduct, guiding sentient beings toward the realization of their own inherent Buddha-nature and the liberation from the cycle of samsara.
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