Description
Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Statue for Buddhist Spirituality
The Shakyamuni Buddha statue, a symbol of Buddhist spirituality, represents the Buddha's profound teachings and the path to spiritual enlightenment. This handcrafted statue is 12.8" (Height) x 9.4" (Base) and weighs 5.48 kg. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, enhancing its sacred presence and visual depth. Further adorned with gold and acrylic paints, this sacred statue—crafted by expert Nepalese artisans—embodies the refined artistry of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an inspirational addition to altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted sitting in the lotus pose (padmasana), indicating his steady concentration and mastery over the distractions of the material world. His right hand stretched toward the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, representing his moment of enlightenment, as he invited the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl, depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 5.48 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism who lived in the 5th to 6th century BCE. Born a prince in the Shakya clan, he renounced his royal life in search of a solution to human suffering after witnessing old age, sickness, and death. Through deep meditation and self-inquiry, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning “The Awakened One.” He taught the Four Noble Truths: that life involves suffering (duḥkha), suffering has a cause (craving or attachment), it can end (nirvāṇa), and there is a path to its end. This path is the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha form the foundation of Buddhism and guide countless individuals on their spiritual journey toward wisdom (prajñā), ethical living, and inner peace.