Hand Made Copper Alloy with Fully Gold Gilded Maitreya Buddha Statue for Sale

Hand Made Copper Alloy with Fully Gold Gilded Maitreya Buddha Statue For Sale

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Hand Made Copper Alloy with Fully Gold Gilded Maitreya Buddha Statue:
$7975.00

19.25” MaitreyaBuddha Statue

Name

Maitreya Buddha Statue

Height

19.25” with frame

Height

17.5” without frame

Width

13”

Depth

10”

Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilding and Hand Painted Face

Actual Weight

9.770 Kg.

Ships From

Patan, Nepal

Shipping Provider

Express Shipping Service

Shipping Time

Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 – 7 business days for deliver within worldwide.

Insurance is included in the shipping cost.

Maitreya Buddha isregarded as the Buddha to be born in the future of this fortunate aeon. Afterperfectly demonstrating how to achieve enlightenment, he will bring the pureteachings to the people, turning the Wheel of Dharma like Buddha Shakyamuni didthousands of years before. According to prophesy, Maitreya is the appointedsuccessor of Shakyamuni, but he will only appear in the world afterShakyamuni’s teachings have faded away completely.

For now, Maitreya waitsin the pure heaven of Tushita, where he is reachable through meditation. Hecontinually guides beings along the path to enlightenment, and he is especiallyrevered for bestowing the spiritual realization of loving-kindness uponpractitioners. Buddhists of all sects joyfully anticipate Maitreya’s futureappearance as a universal teacher. His virtuous deeds and wise leadership willgive rise to a new golden age of peace, prosperity, and flourishing Dharma

Maitreya is seated on athrone, with both feet on the ground, poised in readiness to rise as he awaitsthe call of his time. His hands, held at the level of his heart, form theDharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of teaching and turning the Wheel of Dharma.Between the thumb and index finger of each hand he holds the stem of a lotusflower, indicating his radiant power and purity. Beside his right ear one lotusblooms and supports a golden Wheel of Dharma, which as it turns carries beingsalong spiritual paths to liberation and enlightenment. Beside his left ear thesecond lotus blossom supports a long-necked vase brimming with nectar;symbolizing the nectar of pure Dharma which Maitreya will one day pour onto theworld. Above Maitreya’s head is a beautiful parasol, indicating that he offersprotection and refuge to all beings.

Aboutthis Sculpture

This statue is a charming portrayal ofMaitreya / Future Buddha. Finely sculpted from copper alloy using Lost WaxMethod, the statue has been submitted to 24 Karat Gold Gilding with hand FacePainted process to yield a rich and sensuous finish and has fine intricate handcarvings. Maitreya is seated upon a finely carved beautiful throne thatprovides a beautiful backdrop. The Buddha’s robes and ornaments are intricatelycarved, and the statue’s hand-painted face expresses kindness and wisdom. Thissculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans ofthe Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmenare the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art foruse in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have beenpassed down from generation to generation since ancient times.