{"product_id":"3-shakyamuni-buddha-statue-gilded-brass-seated-buddha-with-black-ushnisha-hand-painted-nepalese-buddhist-sculpture-travel-altar-desk-shrine","title":"3\" Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Gilded Brass Seated Buddha with Black Ushnisha | Hand-Painted Nepalese Buddhist Sculpture | Travel Altar \u0026 Desk Shrine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmall in Size. Infinite in Presence.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3 inches tall, this gilded brass Shakyamuni Buddha statue is one of the most versatile sacred objects you can own small enough to travel with, detailed enough to anchor any altar. Crafted by Nepalese artisans in the Himalayan tradition, it packs extraordinary craftsmanship into a compact, timeless form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical Buddha sits in full meditation posture on an ornate lotus throne, his gilded gold upper body luminous against the darker copper-bronze of his flowing robes. His black-textured ushnisha rises to a gold flame finial. His hand-painted face, urna between the brows, crimson lips, and detailed eyes radiate the quiet equanimity of one who has seen through the nature of all things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Statue Exceptional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGilded Brass with Two-Tone Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper body, face, and lotus throne are bright gold-gilded brass warm and luminous. The flowing monastic robes are finished in deeper copper-bronze tones with intricate gold scroll trim along the hem, creating visual depth and the sense of an ancient, well-worn sacred object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Ushnisha with Gold Flame Finial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured black spiral hair curls of the ushnisha represent the Buddha's 108 sacred hair coils, one of his 32 major marks of enlightenment. The gold-pointed flame finial at the crown represents the blazing of enlightened wisdom and the radiance of a fully awakened mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Face Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is painted by hand with a urna (third eye) between the brows, red lips carrying the gentle archaic smile of one at perfect peace, and carefully detailed eyes. This level of hand-painted detail on a 3-inch statue is a mark of skilled Nepalese artisanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlms Bowl \"The Gesture of Simplicity\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha holds a traditional alms bowl, the most fundamental symbol of monastic life. As a monk, Shakyamuni carried his bowl daily to receive food offerings from lay practitioners. The alms bowl represents non-attachment, simplicity, and the sacred interdependence between monastics and the communities they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrnate Lotus Throne Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue rests on a beautifully detailed lotus throne with hand-carved petal work and a decorative scalloped border the lotus representing the purity of enlightened mind arising from the mud of ordinary experience. The base is stable and substantial for a piece this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Travel Altar and Desk Shrine Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3 inches, this statue is the ideal size for a travel altar, desk shrine, bedside table, meditation cushion companion, or small home altar niche. Light enough to carry anywhere, sacred enough to anchor any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Shakyamuni Buddha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakyamuni \"the Sage of the Shakya Clan\" is the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who attained full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree approximately 2,500 years ago. He is the foundational figure of all Buddhist traditions, Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, and the most widely depicted figure in Buddhist sacred art. Placing his image on your altar is a reminder that enlightenment is not a distant ideal. It is the inherent nature of your own mind, waiting to be recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist and meditation practitioners wanting a compact personal altar statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravelers who maintain a sacred practice on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesk shrines and workspace altars for mindful presence during the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners building their first Buddhist altar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful gifting a 3-inch gilded Buddha is a universally appreciated spiritual gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of miniature Himalayan sacred art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches (approx. 7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass with gold gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone gold-gilded upper body, copper-bronze robes with gold trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUshnisha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black textured spiral curls with gold flame finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted (urna, red lips, detailed eyes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGesture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding alms bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full lotus (padmasana) on lotus throne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kathmandu Valley, Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel altar, desk shrine, home altar, sacred decor, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace on a clean, elevated surface on your altar or desk. Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water and chemical cleaners on the gilded brass finish. The gold gilding will naturally develop a warm patina over time, a sign of a well-loved sacred object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from Nepalese artisan workshops by Wondering Monk. Each piece is individually inspected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48855980048632,"sku":"WM-STAT-SHAKYA-3G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/gold-buddha-cream-linen.png?v=1780969397","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/3-shakyamuni-buddha-statue-gilded-brass-seated-buddha-with-black-ushnisha-hand-painted-nepalese-buddhist-sculpture-travel-altar-desk-shrine","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}