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Himalayan Handmade Nepalese Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Buddhist Altar Decor
This Handmade Nepalese Shakyamuni Buddha Statue stands 8.3 inches tall, with a base width of 5.5 inches, and weighs 1.31 kg. Expertly handcrafted from oxidized copper, it features a rich, antique finish that enhances its serene presence. Representing the historical Buddha and the embodiment of enlightenment, this statue radiates peaceful wisdom and spiritual awakening. Ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decorative piece, it serves as a reminder of compassion, mindfulness, and the path to inner peace.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in a calm, meditative state with half-closed eyes, embodying profound inner peace and an awakened presence. His right hand is in the bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), signifying the moment he called the Earth to witness his enlightenment. His left hand holds an alms bowl, symbolizing renunciation and the simplicity of the monastic path. Atop his head rests the uṣṇīṣa, representing supreme wisdom, while his hair is styled in snail-like coils, referencing the well-known story of snails protecting him from the sun during prolonged meditation. He sits gracefully in the vajra posture on a moon disc lotus base, conveying stability, spiritual purity, and unwavering focus. This refined iconography honors the profound presence of the historical Buddha—serene, dignified, and deeply symbolic.
Size: 8.3”/21cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 1.31 kg
Materials: Oxidized Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived around the 5th to 6th century BCE in ancient India. Born as a prince, he renounced worldly life in search of the truth about suffering and liberation. After years of deep meditation and ascetic practice, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning “The Awakened One.” He taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a way to overcome suffering and achieve nirvana—the state of freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.