Maitreya Buddha Statue: The Awakened Future of Loving-Kindness
Emerging from the heart of Nepalese artistry, this Maitreya Buddha statue embodies the serene promise and compassionate presence of the future Awakened One. Handcrafted from durable oxidized copper, it radiates profound tranquility and spiritual foresight, inviting contemplation, hope, and mindfulness into any sacred space. Standing 49.5 cm tall with a 21.5 cm base and weighing 7.75 kg, its exquisite craftsmanship reflects centuries of Himalayan tradition, making it a refined centerpiece for altars, meditation rooms, or devotional collections.
Maitreya Buddha, revered as the Buddha of the Future, embodies boundless loving-kindness, hope, and the promise of enlightenment for all sentient beings. Traditionally depicted either seated in meditation or poised for his future descent, he often holds a water vessel or adopts a teaching mudra, symbolizing compassion, generosity, and the transmission of the Dharma. Maitreya inspires practitioners to cultivate altruism, patience, and ethical conduct, serving as a guiding presence on the path to awakening. Meditating upon his form nurtures wisdom, loving-kindness, and spiritual aspiration, offering a powerful focal point for devotion, reflection, and the cultivation of enlightened qualities.
Size: 19.48”/49.5cm (Height) x 8.46”/21.5cm (Base)
Weight: 7.75 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Maitreya, meaning 'friendly' or 'benevolent,' is revered in Buddhist traditions as the future Buddha, destined to appear on Earth when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have been forgotten. He embodies the virtue of loving-kindness (metta) and is currently believed to reside in the Tushita Heaven, awaiting his time to return and teach the Dharma anew.
