The Fasting Buddha: An Emblem of Perseverance and Balance

Artistic Representations of Fasting Shakyamuni Buddha Statue

The depiction of the fasting Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as the emaciated Buddha, is a significant and evocative representation in Buddhist art. This depiction captures the Buddha during the period of his severe ascetic practices before attaining enlightenment. Before achieving enlightenment, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni Buddha) practiced extreme asceticism, including prolonged fasting. He believed that self-mortification would lead to spiritual awakening.

Product Details

19cm x  14cm 
(Height x Width)

Weight: 1.72kg

• Traditionally Hand Carved using the authentic cast body
• Coated with Oxidized Copper Body
• Use of Acrylics and Poster Colors

Fasting Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, Introduction

The Fasting Shakyamuni Buddha statue in oxidized copper is a striking representation of the Buddha during a period of intense asceticism. This period is characterized by the Buddha's extreme fasting and self-mortification before attaining enlightenment. The statue captures the physical emaciation and spiritual determination of the Buddha, highlighting his ribs, sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes, which starkly convey the physical toll of his ascetic practices.