The Handmade Religious Art of Shakyamuni Buddha for Your Shrine
Handmade Religious Art of Shakyamuni Buddha stands 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) tall with a base width of 8.1 inches (20.5 cm). It weighs 2.43 kilograms and is crafted from oxidized copper, showcasing traditional Nepalese craftsmanship. The statue embodies the serene presence of the Enlightened One, making it a meaningful piece for meditation spaces, spiritual décor, or Buddhist altars. Its handcrafted details reflect the rich cultural heritage and spiritual symbolism associated with Tibetan Buddhist art.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand performs the bhumisparsha mudra, or earth-touching gesture, representing the moment of his enlightenment when he called the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand holds an alms bowl, signifying renunciation and the monastic life. His calm face is crowned with an ushnisha, a cranial protuberance symbolizing supreme wisdom, often associated with the legend of snails that protected his head from the sun during meditation.
Size: 11.2”/28.5cm (Height) x 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.43 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
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.
