Traditionally Handcrafted Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha | The Historical Buddha
The Traditionally Handcrafted Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha stands at 44.5 cm (17.5 inches) in height with a base width of 31.5 cm (12.4 inches) and weighs 8.59 kilograms. Created from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. A perfect centerpiece for a meditation altar, shrine, or sacred space, this statue is a profound representation of peace, wisdom, and the timeless journey toward enlightenment.
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.
Size: 17.5”/44.5cm (Height) x 12.4”/31.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.59 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.
