Description
Shakyamuni Buddha: An Emblem of Profound Enlightened Peace
This Shakyamuni Buddha Statue stands at 14.17”/36cm in height and 11.22”/28.5cm at the base, weighing 5.04 kg. It is handcrafted from a copper body, finished with 24K gold gilding, silver plating, acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. The sculpture features a serene facial expression, finely rendered ushnisha, elongated earlobes, richly patterned monastic robes, and an intricately carved lotus pedestal. The combination of radiant gold and contrasting silver-plated details creates visual depth, while gemstone accents add refined touches throughout the ornamentation. Detailed carving across the robes, lotus petals, pedestal, and decorative borders reflects the skilled craftsmanship of traditional Himalayan Buddhist sculpture, making it a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, or sacred collections.
This sacred depiction portrays Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha who attained enlightenment and taught the Dharma for the benefit of sentient beings. He is traditionally shown seated in vajra posture upon a lotus pedestal, with his right hand lowered in the bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture that recalls the moment of his awakening beneath the Bodhi tree. His left hand rests in his lap while holding the alms bowl, symbolizing renunciation, simplicity, and the life of disciplined spiritual practice. His peaceful expression reflects the clarity and inner stillness achieved through meditation, while the ushnisha represents his elevated wisdom and awakened state. The monastic robes emphasize his renunciation and teaching role, and the lotus throne symbolizes purity and liberation from worldly attachment. Together, these elements represent the Buddha’s journey from seeking truth to awakening and teaching the path toward liberation.
Size: 14.17”/36cm (Height) x 11.22”/28.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.04 kg
Material: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Silver Plating, Acrylic Painting, Gemstones
Siddhartha Gautama, reverently known as Shakyamuni Buddha, is the historical founder of Buddhism, who lived approximately in the 6th to 5th centuries BCE. Born a prince in Lumbini, in present-day Nepal, he embarked on a spiritual quest after witnessing the suffering inherent in existence. Through rigorous practice and deep meditation, he attained supreme enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. His subsequent teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path provide a comprehensive framework for understanding suffering and achieving liberation, forming the bedrock of Buddhist philosophy and practice worldwide.