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Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Oxidized Copper Body Statue | Sculpture for Altar
This 3.9-inch Shakyamuni Buddha Oxidized Copper Body Statue, which has been carefully handmade from oxidized copper, represents the timeless serenity of the historical Buddha. The statue's peaceful features and traditional position make it an ideal complement to any spiritual place, encouraging attention and mindfulness.
This Shakyamuni Buddha statue, known as the "Sage of the Shakya Clan," portrays the historical Buddha in a moment of serene enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. He represents purity and spiritual awakening in the Vajra posture (Padmasana) on a lotus base. His right hand is extended toward the earth in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, inviting the world to witness his enlightenment. His left hand holds an alms bowl in his lap, symbolizing renunciation. The ushnisha atop his head signifies wisdom, and the spiral curls covering his head are said to represent the snails that protected him from the scorching sun during his meditation—an emblem of selfless devotion and nature’s reverence. His serene face reflects inner peace and deep meditation.
Size: 3.9”/10cm (Height) x 2.8”/7cm (Base)
Weight: 0.22kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold and Acrylic Paintings
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.