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Buddha Shakyamuni Statue - Awakened One for Altar & Meditation | Lost-Wax Casted Art

Invite timeless presence of the Awakened One into your sacred space with this Buddha Shakyamuni statue, meticulously handcrafted by Newari artisans in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal using lost-wax casting technique. Cast from solid copper and richly fire-gilded with layers of gold, this traditional sculpture features a gold-painted face with a serene expression. Hand-chased floral and scrollwork motifs flow along the monastic robe, a testament to enduring artistry of Nepal’s metalworking tradition. With every fold hand-incised and every surface finely detailed, this lost-wax casted Buddhist artwork is a radiant centerpiece for altars and sacred collections.

Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in serene vajra posture upon lotus pedestal, his right hand extended gently toward the earth in the Earth-Touching Mudra (Bhumisparsha). His left hand cradles a sacred patra bowl, an enduring symbol of renunciation and spiritual liberation, while his half-lidded gaze embodies inner tranquility. A sacred mantra is engraved along the base, adding a layer of devotion to this meditation statue. This gold fire-gilded copper statue transforms any altar or meditation room into a sanctuary of stillness and awakening.

Please note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of Shakyamuni Buddha Sculpture:

1. Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
   
2. Made from Durable Copper
3. Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
   
4. 24K Gold Painted Face
   
5. Beautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors
6. Traditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists
7. Height X Width: 40cm X 27cm
8. Weight: 6.48kg

About Shakyamuni Buddha

Shakyamuni Buddha, revered as the "Awakened One of the Shakya Clan," is the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism who embodies perfect enlightenment through wisdom, compassion, and self-realization. According to sacred texts, he attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya and dedicated his life to teaching the path that leads all beings beyond suffering. His golden form symbolizes the radiance of awakened wisdom that illuminates the true nature of reality. His teachings manifest through the sacred mantra "Om Muni Muni Maha Munaye Soha", which devotees chant to cultivate inner peace, develop wisdom, and awaken their innate Buddha-nature.