Description
Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: Symbol of Wisdom
This Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, representing the Symbol of Wisdom, stands at 13.4” (34cm) in height with a base width of 9.4” (24cm). Crafted from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The Buddha is depicted seated in the vajrāsana, or diamond posture, atop a moon disc lotus base, symbolizing stability, purity, and spiritual awakening. His right hand touches the earth in the bhumisparśa mudrā, or earth-touching gesture, signifying the moment of his enlightenment. The left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, representing renunciation and the monastic path. His head features the ushnisha, a cranial bump symbolizing spiritual attainment, and his face is adorned with elongated ears, signifying his renounced life and wisdom. This serene and meditative pose reflects tranquility, inner strength, and the Buddha’s path to awakening through mindfulness and compassion.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.18 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
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.