Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha: The Honored Dharma Teacher
This Handmade Shakyamuni Buddha: The Honored Dharma Teacher measures 17.5”/44.5cm in height and 11.8”/30cm at the base, weighing 7.97 kg. Crafted from copper and adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings, it reflects the exceptional skill of Nepali artisans. This serene statue is perfect for altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful centerpiece in a spiritual collection.
In this depiction, Shakyamuni Buddha holds an alms bowl in his right hand, symbolizing renunciation and the sustenance of the spiritual path, while his left hand touches the earth in the Bhumisparsha mudra, calling the Earth to witness his enlightenment. He is seated in padmasana (lotus posture) atop a lotus base, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and the blossoming of enlightenment amidst the world. The serene expression on his face reflects wisdom, compassion, and inner peace.
Size: 17.5”/44.5cm (Height) × 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 7.97 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was the historical founder of Buddhism. Born in ancient India around the 5th–4th century BCE, he renounced his princely life in search of the cessation of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment.