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Himalayan Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha | The Enlightened One
This handmade Himalayan artwork of Shakyamuni Buddha is standing at 10.8”/27.5cm (Height) and 8.1”/20.5cm (Base). This statue is made up a copper body with 24k gold gilding. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily life.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted with a gentle, serene face, radiating calm and compassion. In his left hand, he holds an alms bowl, symbolizing adequacy and detachment from material possessions, reflecting his teachings on living a life free from excessive desires and attachment. His right hand is performing the bhumisparsha mudra, also known as the "earth-touching gesture." This mudra represents his call upon the earth to witness his enlightenment, symbolizing his victory over the temptations of Mara (the demon of illusion) and his steadfast connection to the truth. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the vajra position, signifying stability, firmness, and indestructible wisdom. He rests upon a lotus throne, a symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment, emphasizing his profound wisdom and purity, untouched by worldly suffering. As the sage of the Shakya clan, he is known as Shakyamuni Buddha, with "Shakya" referring to the clan he was born into, and "muni" meaning "sage" or "wise one," further underlining his enlightened nature.
Size: 10.8”/27.5cm (Height) x 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.06 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, 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 reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.