Handcrafted Shakyamuni Buddha Serene Statue | Embodying Enlightenment
This Shakyamuni Buddha serene lotus statue offers a profound vision of tranquility. Seated in meditative poise upon a lotus throne, the Awakened One’s presence is both gentle and powerful. Covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved details that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, the surface catches the light beautifully, illuminating the delicate features and serene expression. Handcrafted in Nepal, this exquisite piece of Buddhist art creates a peaceful focal point for quiet contemplation, inviting calm, clarity, and spiritual reflection into any sacred space.
Shakyamuni Buddha is traditionally depicted in a serene, meditative posture that reflects his state of enlightenment and inner calm. He is often shown seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and transcendence above worldly suffering. His right hand may touch the earth (bhumisparsha mudra), representing the moment of enlightenment when he called the earth to witness his awakening, while his left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, symbolizing renunciation and the monastic path. The ushnisha (cranial bump) on his head signifies supreme wisdom, and elongated earlobes represent his former princely life and later detachment from material wealth. His peaceful facial expression embodies compassion, clarity, and the awakened mind, serving as an icon of ultimate liberation in Buddhist tradition.
Size: 12.6”/32cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.77 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded Copper Body with Acrylic Paintings
Shakyamuni Buddha, born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama, renounced his royal life in search of the ultimate truth beyond worldly suffering. After years of deep spiritual discipline and meditation, he attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His teachings—centered on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path—form the foundation of Buddhism, offering a clear and practical path to overcome suffering, cultivate wisdom, and ultimately realize nirvana, the state of liberation and inner peace.
