Shakyamuni Buddha: An Embodiment of Enlightenment
This Shakyamuni Buddha Serene 24K Gold Gilded Statue measures 7.87”/20cm in height with a 5.7”/14.5cm base and weighs 1.2 kg. Crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this sculpture features a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold surface highlights the finely engraved details across the Buddha’s robes, facial features, lotus pedestal, and decorative elements, while the acrylic painting adds subtle color details to the face, hair, and garments. The combination of traditional copper craftsmanship, gold gilding, and painted details creates an elegant representation of Shakyamuni Buddha, making this statue suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, or spiritual collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated in the meditative vajra posture upon a lotus pedestal, embodying serenity, awakening, and spiritual realization. His right hand extends downward in the bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture that recalls the moment he called the earth to witness his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, while his left hand rests in his lap in dhyana mudra, symbolizing meditation and inner balance. He wears simple monastic robes draped gracefully across the body, reflecting renunciation and disciplined practice, while the ushnisha atop his head signifies transcendent wisdom and the urna between his brows represents spiritual insight. His composed expression, lowered gaze, elongated earlobes, and balanced seated posture emphasize peace, mindfulness, and complete awakening, presenting the traditional iconography of the historical Buddha at the moment of enlightenment.
Size: 7.87”/20cm (Height) x 5.7”/14.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.2 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was the historical founder of Buddhism. Born in ancient Nepal, his spiritual journey led him to renounce worldly life in pursuit of enlightenment. After achieving profound awakening under the Bodhi tree, he dedicated his life to teaching the Dharma, the path to liberation from suffering, becoming a beacon of wisdom, compassion, and peace for all beings.