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Embrace Serenity with This Shakyamuni Buddha Meditating Sculpture
Handcrafted in Nepal, this Shakyamuni Buddha Meditating Sculpture showcases the simplicity, elegance, and traditional craftsmanship of Himalayan Buddhist artistry. Standing 33 cm (12.99 inches) tall with a 23 cm (9.1 inches) base and weighing 3.33 kg, it is expertly crafted from an oxidized copper body and enhanced with detailed acrylic painting. The carefully finished surface, refined textures, and artistic detailing reflect the skill and dedication of Nepalese artisans. With its elegant craftsmanship and harmonious design, this sculpture is a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, representing the enduring beauty of handcrafted Himalayan art.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and embodiment of enlightenment, is depicted in the revered Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture, symbolizing the profound moment of his awakening beneath the Bodhi tree. With his right hand reaching downward to touch the earth, he calls upon the Earth to witness his unwavering resolve, accumulated merit, and triumph over Mara’s temptations, ignorance, and delusion. His left hand rests in the meditation posture, representing deep concentration, inner stability, and the peaceful realization of awakened wisdom. This powerful gesture embodies truth, liberation from attachments, steadfast determination, and the victory of wisdom over obstacles. This sacred meditation statue serves as a powerful reminder of the path toward awakening, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, inner peace, clarity, and the profound wisdom required for liberation.
Size: 12.99”/33cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.33 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Acrylic Painting
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha whose teachings became the foundation of Buddhism. After years of spiritual seeking and meditation, he attained full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, gaining profound insight into the nature of suffering and the path toward liberation. His teachings, centered on wisdom, compassion, ethical conduct, and meditation, continue to guide practitioners around the world in their pursuit of inner peace, understanding, and the realization of Nirvana.