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The Shakyamuni Buddha, Peaceful Sage Sculpture | The Awakened One
Shakyamuni Buddha, Peaceful Sage Sculpture, stands 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall with a 9.4-inch (24 cm) wide base and weighs 4.01 kilograms. Made from a solid copper body, it is exquisitely gilded in 24K gold and embellished with detailed gold and acrylic paintings. Accented with carefully inlaid gemstones, this piece radiates spiritual depth and traditional Himalayan elegance, making it a powerful centerpiece for altars, meditation rooms, or sacred interiors.
The statue portrays Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana (lotus posture) atop a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand is shown in the bhumisparsha mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment of his enlightenment when he called the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand gently holds a begging bowl, signifying renunciation and the monastic lifestyle.
Size: 12.6”/32cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.01 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha, once Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan, left behind his royal comforts to seek a deeper truth beyond worldly joys and sorrows. Through intense meditation and ascetic practice beneath the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. Devoted to sharing the path to liberation, he taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Shakyamuni symbolizes the awakening potential within everyone, embodying wisdom that conquers ignorance and brings serene detachment. His figure serves as an enduring emblem of inner transformation, compassion, and mindful awareness.