Description
Handmade Statue of Future Buddha Maitreya | Enlightened Hope
This statue of future buddha Maitreya stands at 11.0 inches (28 cm) in height and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) at the base, with a weight of 2.13 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 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.
In terms of iconography, Maitreya is depicted seated upon a magnificent throne. His principal hands form the Dharmachakra mudra, holding lotus flowers that rise gracefully by his shoulders. The right lotus cradles a Dharma wheel, while the left has a kalasha (vase), signifying wisdom, purity, and the continuity of the teachings. He wears a five-pointed crown, representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas. The throne itself is elaborately adorned, with a Cheppu at its apex and Garuda carvings, and is surrounded by multiple intricate animal motifs that highlight both protection and auspiciousness.
Size: 11.0”/28cm (Height) x 6.5”/16.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.13kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
The Future Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the next Buddha who will appear in the world to turn the wheel of Dharma during a time of forgetting and decline. He embodies loving-kindness (metta) and the aspiration for all sentient beings to achieve enlightenment. Devotion to Maitreya fosters optimism, hope, and the promise of future spiritual regeneration, making him an influential figure in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice.