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Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Path to Enlightenment
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Shakyamuni Buddha statue embodies enlightenment, inner peace, and the timeless path toward awakening. Standing 46.5 cm (18.3 inches) tall with a 33.5 cm (13.1 inches) base and weighing 8.01 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, showcasing the exceptional artistry and traditional techniques of Himalayan craftsmanship. The intricate details highlight Shakyamuni Buddha’s serene expression, meditative posture, and symbolic gestures, reflecting his revered role as the historical Buddha who discovered and taught the path to liberation from suffering. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, inspiring mindfulness, wisdom, compassion, and a deeper connection to the journey of enlightenment.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture, symbolizing the profound moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. By touching the earth, he calls upon it to witness his unwavering determination and his triumph over ignorance, illusion, and the forces that obstruct awakening. This powerful gesture represents steadfastness, inner strength, and the potential for transformation present within every sentient being. His left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, symbolizing renunciation, humility, and the openness to receive the pure teachings of the Dharma. The bowl also represents the abandonment of ego and the cultivation of wisdom, compassion, and spiritual discipline. With his serene expression and meditative posture, this sacred statue serves as a profound meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, resilience, and the path toward ultimate truth and liberation.
Size: 18.3”/46.5cm (Height) x 13.1”/33.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.01 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism and the teacher who first articulated the path to liberation from suffering. By realizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, he transcended the cycle of rebirth and shared his profound insights with the world. His life serves as the ultimate example of the journey from worldly attachment to the boundless peace of Nirvana, emphasizing compassion and wisdom.