Shakyamuni Buddha Statue

Hand-painted resin statue depicts the Buddha as Shakyamuni ("Sage of the Shakya people"), seated in meditation posture in what is termed "Calling the Earth to Witness" posture. At the moment of Shakyamuni's enlightenment, and transformation into the Buddha, he touched his right hand to the ground, calling the Earth to witness his victory over the material world. What a powerful moment! A little bit of history: The Buddha's name was Siddhartha Gautama and he was a prince of the Shakya people.  He renounced his riches and dedicated himself wholeheartedly to seeking enlightenment through meditation.  Through his great spiritual strength in meditation he attained enlightenment, and his teaching of the Middle Way of even-mindedness spread into the world. The Buddha is now one of the most widely represented great masters of meditation.  Measures 6 inches high Imported from Nepal