Himalayan Copper Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni | The Historical Buddha
The Himalayan Copper Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni stands at 12.2”/31cm in height with a 9.8”/25cm base and weighs 3.93 kg. This statue represents Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism. The figure is made of copper, covered with 24K gold gilding. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or holy collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha 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 bhumisparsha mudra represents his moment of enlightenment, inviting the earth to witness his waking. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra, depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Weight: 3.93 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Silver Plating, Gemstones
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.
