Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: The Enlightened Teacher
The Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: The Enlightened Teacher stands at a height of 11.8 inches (30 cm) with a base width of 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) and weighs 3.53 kg. Expertly handcrafted from copper, covered with 24K gold gilding. 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.
He is depicted sitting on a lotus throne with his right hand touching the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. His left hand holds an alms bowl in his lap, representing renunciation and the monastic path. Shakyamuni Buddha is shown with a serene face, elongated ears, and a ushnisha atop his head, symbolizing his awakened state and spiritual attainment. This statue captures the essence of his teachings and the path to liberation.
Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.53kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
