24K Gold Gilded Peaceful Shakyamuni Buddha Statue In Earth Touching Mudra
This statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Earth-Touching Mudra depicts the crucial moment of Buddha's enlightenment as he makes the symbolic gesture of witness by reaching down to touch the earth. Standing 17.7" (45 cm) tall, 11.2" (28.5 cm) wide at the base, and weighing 6.18 kg, this statue is elaborately gilded in 24K gold and features acrylic and gold paints on a copper body.
The statue is dressed in plain monastic garb, symbolizing Shakyamuni Buddha's lifetime commitment to spiritual practice and his rejection of materialistic attachments. In these representations, the double-petal lotus stands for innocence, enlightenment, and the path to enlightenment. Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, is revered in all schools of Buddhism, and his teachings serve as an essential component of the Buddhist path, directing practitioners to freedom from the circle of suffering.
Size: 17.7”/45cm (Height) x 11.2”/28.5cm (Base)
Weight: 6.18 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha, is revered for his teachings on the nature of suffering, compassion, and the path to enlightenment. His journey to awakening under the Bodhi tree has become the cornerstone of Buddhist practice, embodying wisdom, inner peace, and liberation from suffering. The depiction of Shakyamuni Buddha in meditation serves as a reminder of the potential for spiritual awakening that resides in all of us.
