Description
Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Portraying Simplicity, Renunciation, and Awakened Discipline
Refined in proportion and finished with exceptional attention to detail, this Shakyamuni Buddha Copper Statue measures 10.63”/27cm in height with an 8.07”/20.5cm base and weighs 2.63 kg, giving it a balanced and substantial presence. Handcrafted in Nepal from a carefully sculpted copper body, the piece is enriched with luminous 24K gold gilding that lends warmth and brilliance to its surface. Precise acrylic painting defines the finer contours and decorative elements, while meticulous polishing creates a smooth and refined finish. Its harmonious dimensions, detailed metalwork, and carefully applied surface treatments reflect the patience and accomplished craftsmanship of skilled Nepalese artisans.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhist teachings, represents wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering. His sacred form reflects the journey toward enlightenment through meditation, discipline, and profound realization of the nature of existence. He is depicted seated in the vajra posture (lotus posture), symbolizing unwavering stability, deep meditation, and awakened awareness. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he attained enlightenment and called the Earth to witness his awakening, while his left hand rests in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing concentration, inner peace, and meditative absorption. His serene expression, ushnisha, urna, elongated earlobes, and monastic robes reflect the traditional marks of an awakened being. This sacred representation inspires practitioners to cultivate wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and the path toward complete liberation.
Size: 10.63”/27cm (Height) x 8.07”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. He lived in ancient India (present-day Nepal) around the 6th to 4th century BCE. After renouncing his princely life, he embarked on a spiritual quest, culminating in his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. His teachings, centered on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, guide sentient beings toward liberation from suffering and the attainment of nirvana.
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