Handcrafted Siddhartha Gautama Statue: Founder of Dharma
This Handcrafted Siddhartha Gautama Statue, also known as the Founder of Dharma, measures 9”/23cm in height and 6.3”/16cm at the base, weighing 1.81 kg. Made from oxidized copper with detailed acrylic paintings, it reflects a timeless and dignified presence. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it embodies traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
The statue portrays Siddhartha Gautama seated in padmasana on a beautifully crafted lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand performs the bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture that represents his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. In his left hand, he holds an alms bowl, signifying renunciation and compassion. This composition captures the key moments of his journey toward awakening and his triumph over worldly attachments.
Size: 9”/23cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.81kg
Materials: Antique Finish, Acrylic Paintings, Oxidised Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was the historical founder of Buddhism and the embodiment of enlightenment. Born as a prince in ancient India, he renounced worldly life in search of the truth behind suffering and liberation. After years of meditation and deep spiritual practice, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, revealing the path to overcoming suffering. At the heart of his teachings are the Four Noble Truths: recognizing suffering, understanding its cause, realizing its cessation, and following the Noble Eightfold Path—a guide to ethical living and mental discipline leading to the end of suffering and ultimate freedo
