Traditional Hand-Crafted Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Oxidized Body Sculpture
This Hand Crafted Shakyamuni Buddha statue, masterfully handcrafted in Nepal, represents the historical Buddha, who attained enlightenment and shared the path to liberation. Seated in the Vajra (Lotus) posture, this statue measures 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base) Weight: 3.35 kg. Crafted from Oxidized copper and gilded in 24K gold, this statue is adorned with delicate gold and acrylic paintings.
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 holding an alms bowl depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.35 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
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.
