Bhumisparsha Mudra Statue – Shakyamuni | Sacred Buddhist Altar Figure, Enlightenment Symbol

Bhumisparsha Mudra Statue – Shakyamuni

Sacred Buddhist Altar Figure and Enlightenment Symbol

Authentic Himalayan Buddhist Art from Patan, Nepal

A Sacred Work of Himalayan Craftsmanship

This Bhumisparsha Mudra Statue – Shakyamuni is a work of profound spiritual artistry and exceptional traditional craftsmanship, handcrafted by master artisans in Patan, Nepal, a city long regarded as the heartland of Himalayan Buddhist metalwork. Cast in copper alloy using the ancient lost-wax method, every contour of this sacred figure has been shaped with fine hand-carved precision, then finished with gold-plated detailing, red-polished accents, and a hand-painted face that brings the compassionate presence of Shakyamuni Buddha to life. The result is a statue that is not merely decorative but devotional, an authentic representation of the historical Buddha worthy of the finest altar or sacred collection.

The Earth-Touching Gesture and the Moment of Enlightenment

Shakyamuni, whose very name proclaims him the Sage of the Shakya Clan, stands as the historical Buddha and the Awakened One whose teachings have shaped the spiritual lives of countless generations. In this statue, he is portrayed in a posture whose depth and stillness have moved practitioners and seekers for more than two millennia. Seated upon a lotus throne in the stillness of deep meditation, his right hand reaches gently toward the earth while his left hand rests open in his lap. This is the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture, commemorating the pivotal moment beneath the Bodhi Tree when Siddhartha Gautama called the earth itself to bear witness to his enlightenment. In that instant, centuries of accumulated wisdom, compassion, and spiritual discipline converged into complete awakening.

Iconography and Spiritual Symbolism

His serene expression, rendered with meticulous hand-painted detail, radiates the boundless compassion and penetrating wisdom that define his teachings. The ushnisha, the crown protrusion rising above his head, marks the fullness of his enlightened mind. The urna, a sacred mark at the center of his brow, symbolizes the faculty of transcendent insight. His elongated earlobes speak quietly of his renunciation of wealth and worldly distinction, while his spiral-curled hair and gracefully draped monastic robes reflect both his life as a devoted teacher and the centuries of iconographic tradition that Newar artisans of Kathmandu Valley have preserved with extraordinary fidelity. Together, these elements form a complete spiritual portrait, an embodiment of the Dharma in bronze and gold.

Craftsmanship Details

Material: Copper alloy 

Technique: Traditional lost-wax casting

Finish: Gold-plated with red polish accents

Face: Hand-painted features

Origin: Patan, Nepal

Condition: Handmade, new

A Sacred Presence for Your Space

Whether placed at the heart of a meditation room, a personal altar, a home shrine, or a curated sacred space, this Bhumisparsha Mudra Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha brings an enduring quality of stillness and presence. It is a testament to the living heritage of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture, a collectible work of art and a genuine devotional object in one. For practitioners, collectors, and all who are drawn to the beauty of authentic Buddhist art, this piece offers something that transcends the decorative: a quiet, luminous reminder of the path toward inner peace and spiritual awakening.

Size Details of the Bhumisparsha Mudra Statue – Shakyamuni:

Height: 13.25”

Width: 8.75”

Depth: 6”

Weight: 2992 grams – exact weight

Material: Handcrafted from copper alloy using the revered lost-wax casting technique, this exquisite piece is enriched with radiant gold plating and enhanced by delicately hand-painted facial features that bring the sculpture to life. 

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