Description
Future Buddha Maitreya Statue | Tibetan Buddhist Sculpture
Maitreya Buddha Golden Handmade Statue stands 14.6 inches (37 cm) tall with a base measuring 8.5 inches (21.5 cm), weighing 4.11 kilograms. Expertly handcrafted from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
In terms of iconography, Maitreya is depicted seated upon a magnificent throne. His principal hands form the Dharmachakra mudra, holding lotus flowers that rise gracefully by his shoulders. The right lotus cradles a Dharma wheel, while the left holds a kalasha (vase), signifying wisdom, purity, and the continuity of the teachings. He wears a five-pointed crown, representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas. The throne itself is elaborately adorned, with a Cheppu at its apex and Garuda carvings, surrounded by multiple intricate animal motifs, highlighting both protection and auspiciousness.
Size: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 8.5”/21.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.11kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Antique Finish, Copper Body, Gemstones, Acrylic Painting
Maitreya Buddha, known as the Future Buddha, is a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. He symbolizes the era of enlightenment to come and embodies loving-kindness and hope for the world’s future. Maitreya is believed to descend to Earth in the distant future to restore the Dharma and lead humanity to enlightenment. His presence represents compassion, generosity, and the promise of a better world to come, inspiring practitioners to cultivate loving-kindness and patience.