Handmade Oxidized Copper Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
This expertly crafted Shakyamuni Buddha statue stands 12.4” (31.5 cm) tall with a 9.4” (24 cm) broad base, weighing 3.64 kg. Made from oxidized copper, the statue showcases a natural patina that enhances its timeless and serene presence. Expertly handcrafted, it is perfect for meditation spaces, altars, or as a meaningful spiritual decor piece.
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 lotus 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: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.64 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Gautama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, began his life as Siddhartha Gautama, a prince in ancient Nepal who left his royal comforts to seek more profound truths. After meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, he reached enlightenment. He revealed a path to overcome suffering. Central to his wisdom are the Four Noble Truths: recognizing suffering, understanding its cause, realizing its end, and following the Noble Eightfold Path. This path—encompassing right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration—provides a timeless guide to ethical living and mental clarity, ultimately leading to liberation and nirvana.
