Traditionally Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
Shakyamuni Buddha is seated atop a moon disc lotus seat in this statue. A Nepali artist traditionally carves the sculpture by hand in Kathmandu. The large and beautiful elongated earlobes symbolize a conscious rejection of the material world in favor of spiritual enlightenment. The Ushnisha above the head is purely hand-made by the artist, which indicates the wisdom of Buddha.
Size: 14.1''/ 36cm (height) 11.2''/28cm (width)
Weight: 5.668 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha Introduction:
The historical Buddha and the creator of Buddhist philosophy is Shakyamuni Buddha, often known as "the Buddha." Each "Kalpa" (Buddhist eon) is said to have its own Buddha, whose teachings are considered to vanish when the next Buddha appears. He depicts on atop a moon disc lotus seat, holding a begging bowl in his left hand. Similarly, his right hand is in earth touching mudra.
