{"product_id":"shakyamuni-buddha-24k-gold-coated-copper-statue","title":"Shakyamuni Buddha 24K Gold Coated Copper Statue | Buddhist Figure for Altar \u0026 Meditation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted Shakyamuni Sculpture | Sacred Depiction of the Historical Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Handcrafted Shakyamuni Sculpture measures 19.2”\/49cm in height with a 13.7”\/35cm base and weighs 9.85 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from a copper body, the sculpture is covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. The richly gilded surface is complemented by detailed acrylic painting and carefully hand-carved gemstones, adding luminosity, vibrant color, and refined decorative depth to the figure and its intricate ornamental details. Its balanced proportions, precise metalwork, deeply engraved patterns, and meticulous hand-finishing reflect the exceptional skill of Nepalese artisans and the traditional techniques of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship. Spiritually, the figure represents the historical Buddha and the path of awakening through meditation, wisdom, ethical discipline, and liberation from suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated in the full vajra posture upon a sacred lotus throne, with both legs crossed and the soles of the feet facing upward in a stable meditative position. One hand extends downward in bhumisparsha mudra, with the fingertips touching the ground to symbolize the moment of enlightenment when the earth bore witness to his awakening, while the other rests in dhyana mudra in the lap, holding an alms bowl associated with meditation, renunciation, and the pure monastic path. His serene face features gently lowered eyes, a calm expression, elongated earlobes, tightly curled hair, and a prominent ushnisha, representing awakened wisdom and spiritual realization. He wears simple monastic robes that drape naturally around the body, emphasizing humility, renunciation, and disciplined practice. The lotus throne beneath him represents purity and liberation, while the balanced posture, earth-touching gesture, meditation mudra, alms bowl, monastic robes, and traditional marks of Buddhahood together form the complete sacred iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.2”\/49cm (Height) x 13.7”\/35cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.85 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold-Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakyamuni Buddha, born as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism and is traditionally believed to have been born in Lumbini, present-day Nepal, around the 5th century BCE. Born into the Shakya clan, he later renounced princely life in search of freedom from suffering and attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in present-day India. He then spent many years teaching across northern India, sharing the Dharma and establishing the principles that became the foundation of Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, meditation, ethical conduct, and wisdom continue to guide practitioners toward awakening and liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DQ","offers":[{"title":"49cm x 35cm","offer_id":55889689248035,"sku":"SBDQ25314","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/uc_156cad45-1db2-464c-ae8e-eb1c52be07ca.jpg?v=1793341409","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/shakyamuni-buddha-24k-gold-coated-copper-statue","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}