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Handcrafted Radiant Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni | Dharma Teacher
The Radiant Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni stands 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall with a 9.1-inch (23 cm) base and weighs 4.28 kilograms. Expertly handcrafted from copper with triple-layer 24K gold gilding and gold and acrylic paintings.This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes the sacred traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections.
In this depiction, Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in padmāsana (lotus posture) on a finely detailed double lotus base, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. His right hand rests in bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), recalling the moment he called the earth to witness his enlightenment. The left hand holds an alms bowl, representing renunciation and compassion. His tranquil face is crowned with the uṣṇīṣa, a mark of supreme wisdom, completing the image of serenity and awakening.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 4.28 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to attain enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.