Himalayan Awakening Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni | The Silent Sage of the Sakyas
The Awakening Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni stands at 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) in height with a base measuring 11.2 inches (28.5 cm). Weighing 5.47 kilograms, the statue crafted from copper body, 24K gold gilding and gold and acrylic paintings. Hand-carved gemstones are delicately inlaid, adding both spiritual significance and a touch of luminous elegance. A true embodiment of devotion and craftsmanship, this statue radiates peace, wisdom, and timeless beauty.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted sitting in the lotus pose (padmasana), indicating his steady concentration and mastery over the distractions of the material world. His right hand, stretched toward the earth in bhumisparsha mudra, represents his moment of enlightenment, inviting the earth to witness his waking. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra and holding an alms bowl, depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 11.2”/28.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.47 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcraved Gemstones
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
