This authentic crystal and gold plated Shakyamuni Buddha statue is a beautiful sculpture created by the Nepali artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. The lost wax sculpting method was used to create the gold plated (copper) sections of the statue while the crystal body was hand carved. As a result, the statue has finely hand carved engravings on the robe and pedestal. Additionally, the face, body and alms bowl of the statue are carved from crystal which gives the statue a unique attribute for contemplation.
For many centuries the Nepali artisans have been the preferred source for statues and ritual items used by the Tibetan monasteries. As a result, when you purchase our Tomba Shakyamuni statue rest assured you have procured a monastic quality statue. Have questions about Shakyamuni Buddha statues? Read our Shakyamuni Buddha FAQ, covering iconography, mudras, and the historical Buddha’s life story.
Tomba Shakyamuni Statue Meaning
The meaning of Buddha statues is found in the gestures that they display with their hands. These hand mudras reveal the meaning and identity of Buddha statues. Tomba Shakyamuni Buddha is the Buddha of our time, he discovered the Dharma on his own. Additionally, he taught his wisdom to sentient life.
Our Tomba Shakyamuni statue is depicting the Bhumisparsha “earth touching” mudra. This is a unique mudra that is mostly exclusive to Tomba Shakyamuni. The Bhumisparsha mudra is depicted with the right hand draped over the right knee with the palm flat and facing inward. Also, the fingers are lightly touching the ground. This mudra was depicted as he was on the verge of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Furthermore, his left hand is resting in his lap with the palm facing upwards and there is an alms bowl resting in the palm of his hand. This is known as the Dhyana “meditation” mudra. It is a symbol of meditation and can be depicted with or without the alms bowl. However, the alms bowl symbolically holds the three nectars to eliminate the three poisons ⸺ ignorance, greed and hatred.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
