The Handcrafted Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni | The Historical Buddha
Handcrafted Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni stands at 13.0 inches (33 cm) tall with a base width of 10.0 inches (25.5 cm) and weighs 3.87 kg. Expertly crafted from a 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Buddha Shakyamuni 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 the bhumisparsha mudra, representing his moment of enlightenment, as he invited the earth to witness his awakening. 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: 13.0”/33cm (Height) x 10.0”/25.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.87kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold and Acrylic Paintings
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to attain enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
