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Siddhartha Gautama Figurine | Embodiment of Profound Peace
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Siddhartha Gautama figurine embodies profound peace, wisdom, and the enlightened journey of the historical Buddha before becoming Shakyamuni Buddha. Standing 28 cm (11.02 inches) tall with a 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) base and weighing 2.63 kg, it is expertly formed from an oxidized copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of Himalayan artisans. The serene expression, meditative posture, and graceful details represent Siddhartha Gautama’s dedication to seeking truth, overcoming suffering, and attaining awakening. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, inspiring contemplation, inner peace, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to the path of enlightenment.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and embodiment of enlightenment, is depicted in the revered Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture that symbolizes his profound awakening beneath the Bodhi tree. With his right hand touching the earth, he calls upon the Earth to witness his unwavering resolve and his triumph over Mara’s temptations, ignorance, and delusion. His left hand rests in the meditation posture, representing deep concentration, inner stability, and the peaceful realization of the awakened mind. This powerful gesture embodies truth, wisdom, perseverance, and the overcoming of all obstacles through profound realization. The serene presence of this Siddhartha Gautama figurine serves as a meaningful meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, inner strength, clarity, and the path toward spiritual liberation.
Size: 11.02”/28cm (Height) x 8.5”/21.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Oxidized Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, lived in ancient India around the 6th to 4th century BCE and is revered as the founder of Buddhism. Born as a prince, he experienced the realities of aging, sickness, and death, which inspired him to renounce worldly comforts in search of deeper truth. After years of spiritual practice and meditation, he attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, becoming the awakened teacher known as the Buddha. His profound realization gave rise to the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, providing a timeless guide for understanding suffering, cultivating wisdom, practicing ethical conduct, and developing mental discipline. Through these teachings, countless beings have been guided toward liberation, inner peace, and the attainment of Nirvana.