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Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Sacred Buddha of Enlightenment

Invite the serene presence of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and enlightened teacher, into your sacred space with this beautifully handcrafted statue from Patan, Nepal. Created by skilled Newari artisans, this sacred sculpture is cast in copper and richly finished with 24K gold fire-gilding, featuring an intricately decorated floral motif monk’s robe and a radiant gold-painted face and body. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated peacefully upon a finely detailed double lotus pedestal, while the back of the lotus seat is hand-carved with sacred Buddhist symbols including the vajra, Dharma Chakra, and a pair of deer, representing the Buddha’s teachings and the first turning of the Dharma Wheel.

Shakyamuni is depicted in the revered Bhumisparsa Mudra, the earth-touching gesture associated with the moment of his enlightenment, while holding a traditional monk’s begging bowl. His tranquil expression and carefully rendered iconography create a powerful reminder of mindfulness, wisdom, compassion and liberation from suffering. Ideal for a Buddhist altar, meditation room, shrine or sacred art collection, this handcrafted Nepalese Buddha statue combines profound Buddhist symbolism with generations of Newari metalworking artistry.

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

Key Features of Shakyamuni Buddha Statue:

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: 29.5cm X 24cm
8. Weight: 3.54kg

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.