Statue Of Himalayan Peace Icon Shakyamuni Buddha | Bhumisparsha Gesture
Himalayan Peace Icon Shakyamuni Buddha stands 8.1 inches (20.5 cm) tall with a base measuring 5.7 inches (14.5 cm), and weighs 1.48 kilograms, offering a compact yet weighty and grounded presence. Skillfully handcrafted from a copper body, it is richly adorned with 24K gold gilding that radiates a sacred and luminous glow. The surface is further enhanced with fine gold and acrylic paintings, highlighting the intricate details and delicate craftsmanship.
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 the bhumisparsha mudra, representing his moment of enlightenment, as he invited the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl, depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 8.1”/20.5cm (Height) x 5.7”/14.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.48 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, once Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan, left behind his royal comforts to seek a deeper truth beyond worldly joys and sorrows. Through intense meditation and ascetic practice beneath the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. Devoted to sharing the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths, he guides all beings toward liberation. Representing the spark of awakening within everyone, Shakyamuni Buddha symbolizes wisdom that conquers ignorance and the serene freedom found in letting go. His image invites us to embrace compassion, mindfulness, and the transformative journey inward.