Handcrafted Buddhist Icon Shakyamuni Buddha Statue for Buddhist Altar and Spiritual Harmony
The Shakyamuni Buddha for Buddhist Altar is a sculpture of spiritual creativity and dedication. Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, a center of fine Buddhist workmanship, this statue is meticulously crafted from a copper body, gilded in 24K gold, and embellished with beautiful gold and acrylic paints. Standing 13.2"/33.5cm tall, 9.4"/24cm at the base, and weighing 4.54 kg, this magnificent sculpture exudes tranquillity and is an excellent addition to any sacred altar or meditation space.
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, 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: 4.54 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, 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.