This Handmade Maitreya Buddha Statue stands 9.4” (24 cm) tall with a width of 6.1” (15.5 cm) and weighs 1.62 kg. Crafted from a copper body richly adorned with 24K gold gilding and intricate gold and acrylic paintings, this statue exemplifies skilled Nepali craftsmanship. It is a meaningful addition to any altar, meditation space, or spiritual collection, symbolizing hope and the promise of future enlightenment.
Iconographically, Maitreya Buddha is depicted seated in the padmasana posture on a lotus base, embodying purity and spiritual awakening. He performs the dharma chakra mudra, symbolizing the turning of the wheel of Dharma, or the teaching of Buddhist law. A small stupa crowns his head, representing his connection to the enlightened mind and the continuity of the Buddha’s teachings. Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) × 6.1”/15.5cm (Width) Weight: 1.62kg Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the future Buddha in Buddhist tradition, destined to appear on Earth when the teachings of the current Buddha, Shakyamuni, have faded. He embodies hope, loving-kindness, and the promise of renewed enlightenment for all beings. Followers believe Maitreya will restore the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) and guide humanity toward spiritual awakening and compassion. Often seen as a symbol of the ongoing cycle of wisdom and compassion, Maitreya inspires faith in the future and the potential for liberation.
