Handmade Nepali Buddhist Sculpture of Shakyamuni | Sage of the Shakyas
Nepali Buddhist Sculpture of Shakyamuni measures 8.1 inches (20.5 cm) in height with a base width of 5.5 inches (14 cm), weighing 1 kilogram. Made from an oxidized copper body, the statue features a deep, timeless patina that highlights its traditional craftsmanship and spiritual gravitas. Perfect for those seeking a meaningful symbol of the Buddhist path, this Shakyamuni statue blends artistry with spiritual significance, embodying the timeless teachings of the Enlightened One.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in a calm, meditative state with half-closed eyes, embodying profound inner peace and an awakened presence. His right hand is in the bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), signifying the moment he called the Earth to witness his enlightenment. His left hand holds an alms bowl, symbolizing renunciation and the simplicity of the monastic path. Atop his head rests the uṣṇīṣa, representing supreme wisdom, while his hair is styled in snail-like coils, referencing the well-known story of snails protecting him from the sun during prolonged meditation. He sits gracefully in the vajra posture on a moon disc lotus base, conveying stability, spiritual purity, and unwavering focus. This refined iconography honors the profound presence of the historical Buddha—serene, dignified, and deeply symbolic.
Size: 8.1”/20.5cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 1 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Gautama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism, born as Siddhartha Gautama in ancient Nepal. Renouncing his royal life in search of truth, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and shared the path to liberation from suffering. At the core of his teachings are the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path leading to its cessation. This path is known as the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration—a guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom that leads to the end of suffering and ultimate freedom.
