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Size: 7.9”/22cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 1.07 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
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About Our Statue :
This Shakyamuni Buddha Statue is 7.9 inches (22 cm) tall, with a base width of 5.5 inches (14 cm), and it weighs 1.07 kg. The statue is made from a copper body, adorned with 24K gold gilding, and enhanced with gold and acrylic paintings. It is handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, reflecting traditional workmanship.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted with an ushnisha on the crown of his head, symbolizing his supreme wisdom and enlightenment. His right hand is in Bhumisparsha Mudra, touching the earth to signify the moment of his enlightenment and the Earth as a witness. The left hand rests in Dhyana Mudra, holding a begging bowl, representing meditation, renunciation, and spiritual sustenance. He sits on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The Buddha wears simple monastic robes, reflecting simplicity and devotion, and features elongated earlobes, a traditional sign of wisdom and spiritual maturity. This iconography emphasizes Shakyamuni Buddha’s role as the historical teacher of enlightenment and the guide for all beings.
Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his royal life to pursue a more profound truth that transcended material pleasures and suffering. He was born Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan. After years of rigorous asceticism and meditation, he became enlightened under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, the Awakened One. He then dedicated his life to teaching the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to attain liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha stands for the potential for all beings to awaken. He embodies wisdom that leads to ultimate freedom, the victory over ignorance, and the tranquility of non-attachment. His presence is a timeless reminder of the transformative power of inner realization, compassion, and mindfulness.
Introduction to Shayamuni Buddha:
Shakyamuni Buddha, once Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan, left behind his royal comforts to seek a more profound truth beyond the joys and sorrows of the world. Through intense meditation and ascetic practice beneath the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha—the Awakened One. Devoted to sharing the path to liberation, he taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Shakyamuni symbolizes the potential for awakening in everyone, embodying wisdom that conquers ignorance and fosters serene detachment. His enduring presence invites us to cultivate compassion and mindfulness, and to embark on a transformative journey within ourselves.
How do you take care of your statues?
• Place them at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the area where your statue is placed is entirely free of moisture and dust.
• Place it at the highest place on your altar after being consecrated by a Lama/monks. The best practice is to keep them covered inside a glass cabinet.
• Do not use your bare hands or any objects with a rough surface to wipe the face. Directly touching objects with the bare hand can smudge the face, leaving scratches.
