Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, Ancient Buddhist Art | Compassionate Enlightener
Shakyamuni Buddha, Ancient Buddhist Art measures 10.0 inches (25.5 cm) in height with a base width of 8.3 inches (21 cm) and weighs 2.48 kilograms, offering a substantial and well-balanced presence. Crafted from a durable copper body, it is beautifully gilded with 24K gold, giving it a luminous and sacred appearance. The intricate gold and acrylic paintings enhance the statue’s fine details and add depth to its vibrant design.
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 the bhumisparsha mudra, representing his moment of enlightenment, as he invited the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand, lying gently in his lap in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl, depicts the profound state of meditation and mindfulness that leads to insight and clarity.
Size: 10.0”/25.5cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Weight: 2.48 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, once Prince Siddhartha of the Shakya clan, left behind his royal comforts to seek a deeper truth beyond worldly joys and sorrows. After years of intense meditation and ascetic practice, he attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha—the Awakened One. He devoted his life to sharing the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths, guiding others toward liberation. Shakyamuni symbolizes the awakening potential within everyone, embodying wisdom that conquers ignorance and brings peace through detachment. His story is a timeless invitation to embrace inner transformation, compassion, and mindful living.
