Description
Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Traditional Figurine for Devotional Spaces
Shakyamuni Buddha Statue is a finely handcrafted Himalayan Buddhist sculpture made in Nepal by skilled artisans who preserve generations of traditional metalworking techniques. Measuring 18.1”/46cm in height with a 12.6”/32cm base and weighing 8.18 kg, it features a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gilded surface enhances the refined form, while the hand-applied acrylic work adds depth, color, and subtle definition to the overall design. Created with careful attention to traditional Nepalese craftsmanship, this sacred artwork represents spiritual awakening, inner peace, and the path toward enlightenment, making it a meaningful presence for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and Himalayan art collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is represented as the historical Buddha, embodying awakening, wisdom, compassion, meditation, and liberation from suffering. His iconography is defined by a serene presence and symbolic gestures that recall his journey to enlightenment.
Iconography
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Vajra Posture:
Seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture), he represents unwavering stability, concentration, and the peaceful state of an awakened mind. -
Bhumisparsha Mudra:
The right hand touches the earth, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree when the Earth was called to witness his realization. -
Dhyana Mudra:
The left hand rests in meditation, expressing deep concentration, inner stillness, and contemplative awareness.
Size: 18.1”/46cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 8.18 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in the ancient Shakya clan, traditionally associated with Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. Raised in a privileged royal environment, he eventually renounced worldly life after confronting the realities of aging, sickness, death, and the possibility of spiritual liberation. He undertook years of disciplined practice before attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, where he became the Buddha, meaning “Awakened One.” Following his awakening, he spent the remainder of his life teaching the Dharma, beginning with his first teaching at Sarnath and establishing a community of monks and followers. His teachings formed the foundation of Buddhism and were transmitted through generations as a path of wisdom, ethical conduct, meditation, and liberation from suffering.
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