Maitreya Buddha Statue | The Future Buddha of Loving-Kindness
This Maitreya Buddha Statue reflects the refined craftsmanship and traditional artistry of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. Measuring 43 cm (16.9 inches) in height with a 28 cm (11 inches) base and weighing 6.76 kg, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold finish highlights the finely modeled contours and ornamental details, while the carefully applied acrylic painting adds depth and definition to selected areas. The combination of precise sculpting, gilding, and painted detailing demonstrates the patience, skill, and artistic expertise required to create this sacred sculpture.
Maitreya, revered as the Future Buddha, embodies loving-kindness, benevolence, hope, and the promise of future awakening. He is depicted seated majestically upon an ornate throne, emphasizing his dignity and his destined role as the Buddha who will appear when Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings have faded. His hands form the Dharmachakra Mudra, the “gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the teaching and transmission of Buddhist wisdom and anticipating his future role in renewing the Dharma for sentient beings. His composed seated posture and serene expression convey wisdom, compassionate awareness, and spiritual authority, while the elevated throne reinforces the significance of his future Buddhahood. Together, the Dharmachakra Mudra, throne, and peaceful presence present Maitreya as a profound symbol of loving-kindness, continuity of the Dharma, and the aspiration toward enlightenment and liberation.
Size: 16.9”/43cm (Height) x 11”/28cm (Base)
Weight: 6.76 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Maitreya, known as the Future Buddha, is regarded in Buddhist tradition as the next Buddha who will attain full enlightenment and teach the Dharma in a future age. He is traditionally believed to reside in Tushita, where he awaits the appropriate time to appear in the human world and renew the Buddha’s teachings. His name is derived from maitrī, meaning loving-kindness or benevolence, reflecting his association with compassion, friendship, and goodwill. Maitreya represents the hope for future renewal of the Dharma and the cultivation of loving-kindness on the path to awakening.
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