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Nepali Traditional Buddhist Art of Shakyamuni Buddha | Moment of Enlightenment Under the Bodhi Tree
Nepali Buddhist Art of Shakyamuni Buddha stands at 8.7 inches (22 cm) in height with a base width of 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) and weighs approximately 1.63 kilograms. Handcrafted from copper, 24K gold gilding, and gold and acrylic paintings that highlight the Enlightened One's serene expression and graceful form. Ideal for home altars, meditation spaces, or as a spiritual gift, this piece embodies peace, wisdom, and timeless Buddhist artistry.
Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the padmasana (lotus posture), with legs crossed and the soles of the feet facing upward, symbolizing stability, meditation, and spiritual awakening. He wears a monk's robe, often draped over one shoulder, representing renunciation of worldly life and devotion to the spiritual path. The robe is richly decorated in more elaborate representations, symbolizing the Buddha's inner purity and the sacredness of his teachings. The right hand reaches down to touch the earth in Bhumisparsha mudra, while the left rests in meditation on the lap with the alms Bowl. This gesture commemorates the moment of enlightenment when the Buddha called the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the forces of delusion and temptation. The Buddha's expression is serene and meditative, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, reflecting inner peace, equanimity, and awakened bliss. The ushnisha symbolizes the Buddha's supreme spiritual attainment and the immense wisdom he gained upon achieving enlightenment. It's seen as a physical manifestation of his heightened spiritual state.
Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism. Born as a prince in the Shakya clan in southern Nepal around the 6th century BCE, he was raised in luxury but became deeply troubled by the realities of human suffering, age, sickness, and death. This led him to renounce his royal life in search of a solution to suffering. After years of rigorous ascetic practices and meditation, Siddhartha realized that neither extreme self-indulgence nor self-mortification led to true liberation. He adopted the "Middle Way," a balanced approach to spiritual practice. Seated in meditation under a pipal (Bodhi) tree near Gaya, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, or the "Awakened One."