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Handmade Peaceful Golden Shakyamuni Buddha Artwork for Decor
The Peaceful Golden Shakyamuni Buddha Artwork symbolizes the Buddha's deep teachings and the path to spiritual awakening. This handcrafted statue is 6.9" (Height) x 5.3" (Base) and weighs 0.88 kg. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sacred statue, created by expert Nepalese artisans, represents the craftsmanship of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an inspirational addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
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: 6.9”/17.5cm (Height) x 5.3”/13.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.88 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Siddhartha Gautama was Buddha's original name. Only when he became the Buddha was he given the name Shakyamuni. Buddha means "awakened one" in Sanskrit. In his left hand, he carries an alms bowl filled with three priceless nectars, signifying his victory over the three demons of uncontrollable death, polluted aggregates, and delusion.