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Awakened Buddhist Figurine of Shakyamuni Buddha | Symbol of Enlightenment
Crafted with a copper body and finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, the Awakened Buddhist Figurine of Shakyamuni Buddha reflects the refined techniques of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship. Measuring 10”/25.5 cm in height with a 7.3”/18.5 cm base and weighing 2.25 kg, the sculpture features finely carved details across the robes, lotus throne, and ornamental elements, enhanced by a smooth gilded surface that highlights its serene appearance. The figure is portrayed seated in a meditation posture with the earth-touching gesture, a significant iconographic detail representing the moment of awakening and the realization of enlightenment.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in a serene and awakened form, representing wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering. He is commonly shown seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture) upon a lotus pedestal, symbolizing deep meditation, stability, and the unshakable state of enlightenment. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment of awakening beneath the Bodhi tree when he called the Earth to witness his realization and victory over ignorance, while his left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing concentration, inner peace, and meditative absorption. His ushnisha (cranial protuberance) represents awakened wisdom, the urna symbolizes spiritual insight, and the elongated earlobes reflect his past royal life and renunciation of worldly attachments. His simple monastic robes express humility, discipline, and freedom from material desires, while his peaceful expression reflects complete realization and boundless compassion.
Size: 10”/25.5cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.25 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, born as Prince Siddhartha, is the founder of Buddhism and the primary teacher of our era. After renouncing his worldly kingdom to seek the end of human suffering, he attained complete liberation, becoming the "Awakened One" at Bodh Gaya. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path continue to guide practitioners toward wisdom, compassion, and the eventual cessation of suffering, offering a path to inner freedom.
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