Traditionally Hand-Carved Maitreya Buddha Statue for Your Buddhist Altar
A wonderful work of art, this exquisite Maitreya Buddha statue is hand-carved by traditionally trained Vajrayana artists in our studio. This statue comprises copper, which is then gilded in 24K gold providing it with its final lustrous look. The Maitreya Buddha, also known as the "future Buddha," is a highly regarded figure in Buddhism who stands for the personification of compassion and loving-kindness.
He is depicted sitting on an elaborately decorated throne while resting his feet on the moon disc lotus seat. He can be seen performing his signature hand gesture, the Dharmachakra mudra, which symbolizes the turning of the Buddha's teachings or the wheel of Dharma, or the Buddha's first sermon, in which he explained the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
This statue's rich detailing and expert craftsmanship, especially for the Buddha's throne, are evidence of the artist's perseverance and commitment. Add this stunning statue to your space and cherish it as a symbol of hope and inspiration for years to come.
Size: 26.5"/67.5cm (Height) x 13.3"/34cm (Base)
Weight: 19.53 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Maitreya, in the Buddhist tradition, the future Buddha, presently a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach the dharma (“law”) anew when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have completely decayed. Maitreya is the earliest Bodhisattva around whom a cult developed and is mentioned in scriptures from the 3rd century CE. He was accepted by all schools of Buddhism and is still the only bodhisattva generally honored by the Theravada tradition.
