Tathagata Shakyamuni Buddha Statue: Embodying Profound Peace
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Tathagata Shakyamuni Buddha statue embodies profound peace, enlightenment, and the timeless teachings of the Awakened One. Standing 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) tall with an 11 cm (4.3 inches) base and weighing 0.54 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid oxidized copper body and refined with silver electroplating, showcasing the delicate artistry and traditional craftsmanship of Himalayan metalwork. The intricate details highlight Shakyamuni Buddha’s serene expression, meditative posture, and symbolic presence as the historical Buddha who revealed the path toward liberation from suffering. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring mindfulness, inner peace, wisdom, and a deeper connection to the journey of awakening.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, represents the attainment of complete enlightenment, profound wisdom, and boundless compassion. He is traditionally depicted seated upon a lotus throne, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and liberation from the cycle of samsara. His serene expression reflects deep inner peace, clarity of mind, and perfect equanimity, inspiring practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, ethical discipline, and meditative awareness. Often shown in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture, his right hand reaches toward the earth, representing the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he called the earth to witness his unwavering determination and victory over ignorance and delusion. His left hand resting in meditation symbolizes inner stability, concentration, and the balanced nature of awakened consciousness. Iconographic features such as the elongated earlobes, ushnisha, and urna represent renunciation, supreme wisdom, and enlightened insight. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, guiding practitioners toward wisdom, compassion, inner peace, and the realization of ultimate truth.
Size: 5.7”/14.5cm (Height) x 4.3”/11cm (Base)
Weight: 0.54 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Electroplating
Siddhartha Gautama was the historical founder of Buddhism, later known as Shakyamuni Buddha or the “Sage of the Shakya Clan.” Born as a prince of the Shakya kingdom in ancient Lumbini (present-day Nepal), he lived a life of comfort and privilege before encountering the realities of aging, sickness, death, and the possibility of liberation. These experiences inspired him to leave his royal life in search of a deeper understanding of existence and the causes of suffering.
