11.6 Inch Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Buddha of Power and Wisdom
This handmade 11.6-inch statue is carefully crafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, reflecting traditional workmanship and fine detailing. Measuring 29.5 cm in height and 20.5 cm at the base, it weighs 3.00 kg. The statue is crafted from a copper body richly gilded with a triple layer of 24K gold and features deeply engraved patterns that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. Further adorned with delicate gold and acrylic paintings, it embodies both artistic refinement and spiritual symbolism.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is shown with the ushnisha, a crown-like shape on the head that represents spiritual wisdom. He also has the urna, a small mark on the forehead symbolizing vision into higher truths. His right hand is in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, touching the earth to call it as a witness to his enlightenment, while the left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, holding a begging bowl that signifies simplicity and renunciation. The statue is seated on a lotus base, a symbol of purity, and is draped in monastic robes, reflecting the life of discipline and devotion.
Size: 11.6”/29.5cm (Height) × 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.00 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.