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Shakyamuni Buddha Sacred Statue | The Awakened One
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Shakyamuni Buddha statue embodies enlightenment, wisdom, and the serene presence of the Awakened One. Standing 23 cm (9.05 inches) tall with a 16 cm (6.29 inches) base and weighing 1.77 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The refined craftsmanship highlights Shakyamuni Buddha’s tranquil expression, meditative posture, and symbolic attributes, reflecting his journey from Siddhartha Gautama to the fully awakened Buddha who revealed the path beyond suffering. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful focal point for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring mindfulness, devotion, inner peace, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, is depicted as the embodiment of complete enlightenment, profound wisdom, and boundless compassion. Seated upon a lotus throne, he symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and liberation from the cycle of samsara. His serene expression reflects deep inner peace, clarity of mind, and perfect equanimity, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, ethical conduct, and meditative awareness. Often shown in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture, he represents the moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, when he called upon the earth to witness his unwavering determination and triumph over ignorance and delusion. His elongated earlobes symbolize renunciation of worldly attachments, the ushnisha represents supreme wisdom attained through awakening, and the urna signifies enlightened insight. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, guiding practitioners toward inner peace, compassion, wisdom, and the realization of ultimate truth.
Size: 9.05”/23cm(Height) x 6.29”/16cm(Base)
Weight: 1.77kg
Material: 24K gold-gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha who founded the Buddhist tradition through his realization of enlightenment. Born as a prince in ancient Kapilavastu, he renounced a life of luxury in search of the truth behind human suffering. After years of spiritual practice and deep meditation, he attained complete awakening under the Bodhi tree and became known as the “Awakened One.” His teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness form the foundation of Buddhist practice, guiding countless beings toward liberation, inner peace, and the realization of their true nature.