{"product_id":"radiant-tranquility-handcrafted-sakyamuni-buddha-statue","title":"Radiant Tranquility | Handcrafted Sakyamuni Buddha Statue","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Nepalese Sakyamuni Buddha statue captures the essence of enlightenment through masterful craftsmanship. Hand-carved by skilled artisans in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, this sacred piece embodies centuries of Buddhist artistic tradition, featuring the Buddha in his iconic earth-touching mudra—the moment of his awakening beneath the Bodhi tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21.4 cm \/  8.42 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.7 cm \/ 6.18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.46 kg \/ 3.21 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24K gold gilded, copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, handcarved turquoise, coral and lapis gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis statue distinguishes itself through exceptional attention to detail and premium materials. The 24K gold gilding radiates luminous warmth, while the sturdy copper body ensures lasting durability. The intricate gold and acrylic paintings highlight every fold of the Buddha's robes, showcasing the artisan's devotion to perfection. At 21.4 centimeters tall, this statue commands presence without overwhelming your sacred space, making it ideal for meditation altars, home shrines, or mindful living environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Sakyamuni Buddha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakyamuni Buddha, known in Tibetan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakya Thub Pa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is Siddhartha Gautama—the historical Buddha who achieved enlightenment 2,500 years ago. Born a prince in Lumbini, Nepal, he renounced worldly pleasures to discover the path to liberation from suffering, becoming the founder of Buddhism and teacher of the Dharma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconographic Details and Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe statue depicts Buddha in the classical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edhyanasana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(meditation posture), seated in full lotus upon an ornate lotus throne. His right hand extends downward in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (earth-touching gesture), commemorating his victory over \u003cem\u003eMara \u003c\/em\u003eand calling the earth to witness his enlightenment. His left hand rests in his lap, holding an alms bowl, symbolizing monastic simplicity. The serene facial features—downcast eyes suggesting inward contemplation, elongated earlobes from his princely past, and the \u003cem\u003eurna \u003c\/em\u003e(third eye) on his forehead—embody tranquility and wisdom. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(cranial protrusion) atop his head represents supreme knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis statue symbolizes awakening, inner peace, and the triumph of wisdom over ignorance. The lotus throne represents spiritual purity rising from worldly mud, while the earth-touching gesture signifies unwavering determination and truthfulness. Displaying this statue invites blessings, supports meditation practice, and serves as a reminder of our own potential for enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Buddhist teachings, the Buddha proclaimed:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Atta dipa viharatha\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—be a lamp unto yourself. This statue embodies that wisdom, encouraging self-reliance on the spiritual path while honoring the teacher who illuminated the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Om Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis powerful mantra means\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Om, sage, sage, great sage of the Shakya clan, hail!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reciting it purifies negativities, accumulates merit, and invokes Sakyamuni Buddha's blessings of wisdom and compassion upon all sentient beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9f29d50c-7fff-66df-d996-eba6f1b1f97d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"21.4cm x 15.7cm","offer_id":47573978611929,"sku":"SB030","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2025-12-04_GA_SB030_SakyamuniBuddha_S_1.jpg?v=1764928984","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/radiant-tranquility-handcrafted-sakyamuni-buddha-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}