Description
Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture | Figurine Representing Awakening and Wisdom
This Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture measures 8.5”/21.5cm in height with a 5.7”/14.5cm base and weighs 1.52 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features an oxidized copper body that reflects the traditional techniques of Himalayan metal craftsmanship. The oxidized finish enhances the natural character of the copper, highlighting the handcrafted texture and refined surface details while giving the sculpture a distinctive antique appearance. Created as a sacred representation of awakening, wisdom, and inner peace, this artwork brings meaningful presence to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and collections of Himalayan Buddhist art.
Size: 8.5”/21.5cm (Height) x 5.7”/14.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.52 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, originally known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher from ancient India whose profound insights became the foundation of Buddhism. He lived and taught in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. Through his dedicated personal journey to awakening, he meticulously articulated the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These teachings offer a comprehensive guide to understanding suffering, its origins, its cessation, and the path leading to its end, ultimately guiding all beings towards inner liberation and the attainment of nirvana. His life serves as an ultimate example of human potential for enlightenment.
Iconography
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Vajra Posture (Lotus Posture):
Seated in the vajra posture upon a lotus throne, he symbolizes stability, deep meditation, concentration, and the peaceful state of an awakened mind. -
Bhumisparsha Mudra (Earth-Touching Gesture):
His right hand touches the earth, representing the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he attained enlightenment and called the Earth to witness his realization and victory over ignorance. -
Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Gesture):
His left hand rests in the meditation gesture, symbolizing inner peace, concentration, renunciation, and the cultivation of profound awareness. -
Alms Bowl (Patra):
The bowl represents simplicity, humility, renunciation, and the acceptance of Dharma teachings.
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