Description
Nagarjuna Sacred Statue Honoring the Master of the Middle Way
From Nepal, this Nagarjuna sacred statue emerges as a profound tribute to one of Buddhism’s greatest philosophers and realized masters. Standing 23cm (9.05 inches) tall with a 20cm (7.87 inches) base and weighing 1.74kg, it is expertly forged from a solid copper body and finished with a deep, earthy oxidized patina that enhances its antique character. The dark matte surface evokes a sense of timeless wisdom, contemplation, and monastic simplicity, reflecting the profound philosophical teachings of Nagarjuna. Its grounded presence and refined Himalayan craftsmanship bring an atmosphere of depth, stillness, and spiritual inquiry to any meditation space, study, or home sanctuary.
Representing the “Second Buddha,” Nagarjuna embodies the profound realization of emptiness (śūnyatā) and the Middle Way philosophy, which transcends the extremes of existence and non-existence. He is traditionally associated with the nagas, the serpent-like guardians of sacred wisdom, who are said to have protected and revealed the hidden Prajñāpāramitā sutras recovered from the depths of their realm, symbolizing the unveiling of profound esoteric teachings. His composed monastic presence reflects disciplined study, deep contemplation, and the direct experiential insight that dissolves conceptual grasping. As a meditation statue, this figure serves as a powerful focal point for practitioners, encouraging the integration of intellectual understanding with intuitive realization of reality’s true nature, guiding the mind toward clarity, balance, and the wisdom of emptiness.
Size: 9.05”/23cm (Height) x 7.87”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 1.74 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Nagarjuna was an Indian Buddhist philosopher who lived during the 2nd century CE and is credited as the founder of the Madhyamaka school. He is revered for his dialectical method that dismantled extreme views, pointing practitioners toward the non-dual truth of dependent origination. His teachings form the philosophical foundation for much of the Mahayana tradition, emphasizing that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence yet exist conventionally.