Description
Historical Buddhist Spiritual Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
This Shakyamuni Buddha statue stands 6.9” (17.5 cm) tall with a 4.7” (12 cm) base and weighs 0.88 kg. Expertly crafted from copper and adorned with 24K gold gilding along with gold and acrylic paintings, it reflects the refined artistry of traditional Buddhist sculpture. Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism, is revered as the supreme spiritual teacher who awakened to the truth of existence. This finely detailed statue is perfect for personal altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful gift that symbolizes wisdom, inner peace, and the path to enlightenment.
The Shakyamuni Buddha sits gracefully on a lotus throne, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand touches the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, marking the decisive moment he called the world to witness his enlightenment. In his left hand rests an alms bowl, a nod to his life of renunciation and devotion. His serene face is topped with an ushnisha, a crown of wisdom linked to the tale of snails shielding his head from the sun as he meditated. This image tells the timeless story of awakening and wisdom.
Size: 6.9”/17.5cm (Height) x 4.7”/12cm (Base)
Weight: 0.88 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
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.