Himalayan Sculpture of Dharma Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha | Awakening the Mind
The sculpture of Dharma Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha stands gracefully at 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) in height with a base measuring 9.6 inches (24.5 cm), and it weighs approximately 3.82 kilograms. It is handcrafted from 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the padmasana (lotus posture), with legs crossed and the soles of the feet facing upward, symbolizing stability, meditation, and spiritual awakening. He wears a monk's robe, often draped over one shoulder, representing renunciation of worldly life and devotion to the spiritual path. The robe is richly decorated in more elaborate representations, symbolizing the Buddha's inner purity and the sacredness of his teachings. The right hand reaches down to touch the earth in Bhumisparsha mudra, while the left hand rests in meditation on the lap with the alms Bowl. This gesture commemorates the moment of enlightenment when the Buddha called the earth to witness his victory over Mara, the forces of delusion and temptation. The Buddha's expression is serene and meditative, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, reflecting inner peace, equanimity, and awakened bliss. The ushnisha symbolizes the Buddha's supreme spiritual attainment and the immense wisdom he gained upon achieving enlightenment. It's seen as a physical manifestation of his heightened spiritual state.
Size: 12.0”/30.5cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.82 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism. Born as a prince in the Shakya clan in southern Nepal around the 6th century BCE, he was raised in luxury but became deeply troubled by the realities of human suffering, age, sickness, and death. This led him to renounce his royal life in search of a solution to suffering. After years of rigorous ascetic practices and meditation, Siddhartha realized that neither extreme self-indulgence nor self-mortification led to true liberation. He adopted the "Middle Way," a balanced approach to spiritual practice. Seated in meditation under a pipal (Bodhi) tree near Gaya, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, or the "Awakened One."
