The Religious Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha | Enlightened One
Religious Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha measures 18.5 inches (47 cm) in height and 13.8 inches (35 cm) at its base. It weighs 9.51 kilograms and is crafted 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 sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand performs the bhumisparsha mudra, or earth-touching gesture, representing the moment of his enlightenment when he called the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand holds an alms bowl, signifying renunciation and the monastic life. His calm face is crowned with an ushnisha, a cranial protuberance symbolizing supreme wisdom, often associated with the legend of snails that protected his head from the sun during meditation.
Size: 18.5”/47cm (Height) x 13.8”/35cm (Base)
Weight: 9.51 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.
