Description
Handcrafted Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: Symbol of Power and Wisdom
This Handcrafted Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, symbolizing power and wisdom, stands at 12.6”/32cm in height and 9.3”/23.5cm at the base, weighing 3.87 kg. Made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved patterns that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted sitting in the lotus pose (padmasana), indicating his steady concentration and mastery over the distractions of the material world. His right hand stretched toward the earth in bhumisparsha mudra, represents his moment of enlightenment, inviting the earth to witness his waking. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 12.6”/32cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.87kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.