Description
Historical Buddha: Shakyamuni Statue | Emblem of Enlightenment
Handcrafted in Nepal, this Shakyamuni Buddha statue embodies enlightenment, wisdom, and the profound serenity of the Historical Buddha. Standing 79 cm (31.1 inches) tall with a 64 cm (25.2 inches) base and weighing 40.11 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The majestic proportions, tranquil expression, and meditative posture reflect Siddhartha Gautama’s awakening and his teachings on liberation from suffering. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a powerful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation halls, temples, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, contemplation, and the timeless pursuit of inner peace.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, is depicted as the embodiment of complete enlightenment, profound wisdom, and boundless compassion. Seated gracefully upon a lotus throne, he symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and liberation from the cycle of samsara. His serene expression reflects deep inner peace, clarity of mind, and perfect equanimity, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, ethical discipline, and meditative awareness. Iconographic features such as elongated earlobes represent his renunciation of worldly attachments, the ushnisha or cranial bump signifies the attainment of supreme wisdom, and the urna on his forehead symbolizes awakened insight. Often portrayed in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture, he represents the moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, when he called the earth to witness his unwavering determination and victory over ignorance and delusion. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, guiding practitioners toward inner tranquility, wisdom, compassion, and the realization of ultimate truth.
Size: 31.1”/79cm (Height) x 25.2”/64cm (Base)
Weight: 40.11 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical founder of Buddhism. Born in ancient Nepal, he renounced his royal life in search of truth and liberation, dedicating years to spiritual practice and deep meditation before attaining enlightenment. His teachings, centered on wisdom, ethical conduct, compassion, and meditation, form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy and continue to guide practitioners on the path toward freedom from suffering and awakening.