Tibetan Handmade Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha | Path to Enlightenment
This handmade statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is standing at 16.5”/42cm (Height) and 13”/33cm (Base). This statue is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
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. The tiered base can represent the different levels of spiritual attainment or the various realms of existence. It elevates the Buddha, signifying his importance and sacredness. The halo represents spiritual light, radiance, and the enlightened state of the Buddha. It is a visual representation of the Buddha's enlightened wisdom and transcendent nature.
Size: 16.5”/42cm (Height) x 13”/33cm (Base)
Weight: 7.23 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.
