Tibetan Buddhist Maitreya Future Buddha Figurine | Symbol of Future Enlightenment Altar Statue
This Tibetan Maitreya Buddha Figurine, known as the Buddha of Loving Kindness and Future Enlightenment, represents hope, compassion, and spiritual development. This statue, measuring 13.6" (Height) x 7.7" (Base) and weighing 3.89 kg, is made of copper, gilded with 24K gold, and embellished with gold and acrylic paints. This artwork, created by talented Nepalese artisans, is a fine representation of Himalayan creativity and would make an excellent addition to altars, meditation rooms, or sacred collections.
Maitreya, the Future Buddha, is seated on a grand throne with his hands clasped in the Dharmachakra Mudra, close to his heart. The sacred halo with engraved carvings surrounding Maitreya Buddha represents his divine knowledge and spiritual presence, which radiates light and enlightenment. A lotus blossoms at each shoulder, the lotus on the right has a vase, signifying spiritual riches, and the lotus on the left has a dharma wheel, symbolizing Buddha's timeless teachings. This artwork shows Maitreya's significance in sustaining enlightenment in the future.
Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.89 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
In the Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is the future Buddha, a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach the dharma (“law”) anew when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have entirely decayed. Maitreya is the earliest Bodhisattva around whom a cult developed and is mentioned in scriptures from the 3rd century CE. He was accepted by all schools of Buddhism and is still the only bodhisattva generally honored by the Theravada tradition.
