Golden Statue of Maitreya Buddha: The Future Buddha
This Golden Statue of Maitreya Buddha: The Future Buddha measures 53 cm (20.9 inches) in height with a 37 cm (14.6 inches) wide base, weighing 11.82 kg. Crafted from copper and covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, it is adorned with gold and acrylic paintings and further enriched with inlaid gemstones, featuring deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. Representing Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, this statue embodies hope, compassion, and the promise of enlightenment, making it a meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal sacred collections.
In terms of iconography, Maitreya is depicted seated upon a magnificent throne. His principal hands form the Dharmachakra mudra, holding lotus flowers that rise gracefully by his shoulders. The right lotus cradles a Dharma wheel, while the left holds a kalasha (vase), signifying wisdom, purity, and the continuity of the teachings. He wears a five-pointed crown, representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas. The throne itself is elaborately adorned, with a Cheppu at its apex and Garuda carvings, surrounded by multiple intricate animal motifs, highlighting both protection and auspiciousness.
Size: 20.9”/53 cm (Height) x 14.6”/37 cm (Base)
Weight: 11.82 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Maitreya Buddha, also known as the Future Buddha, is regarded in Buddhist tradition as the next enlightened being who will appear in this world to renew the Dharma (teachings of the Buddha). He is believed to currently reside in Tushita Heaven, awaiting the time when the teachings of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni have completely faded from human memory.
