Hand Made Copper Alloy Silver Plated in Oxidation Finish 11.5" Maiterya Buddha Statue

Maitreya Buddha Statue

 Maitreya – The Future Buddha

Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the Buddha to be born in the future of this fortunate aeon. After perfectly demonstrating how to achieve enlightenment, he will bring the pure teachings to the people, turning the Wheel of Dharma like Buddha Shakyamuni did thousands of years before. According to prophesy, Maitreya is the appointed successor of Shakyamuni, but he will only appear in the world after Shakyamuni’s teachings have faded away completely.

For now, Maitreya waits in the pure heaven of Tushita, where he is reachable through meditation. He continually guides beings along the path to enlightenment, and he is especially revered for bestowing the spiritual realization of loving-kindness upon practitioners. Buddhists of all sects joyfully anticipate Maitreya’s future appears as a universal teacher. His virtuous deeds and wise leadership will give rise to a new golden age of peace, prosperity, and flourishing Dharma.

Gestures and Attributes

Maitreya is seated on a throne, with both feet on the ground, poised in readiness to rise as he awaits the call of his time. His hands, held at the level of his heart, form the Dharmachakra 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 lotus flower, indicating his radiant power and purity. Beside his right ear, one lotus blooms and supports a golden Wheel of Dharma, which as it turns carries beings along spiritual paths to liberation and enlightenment. Besides his left ear, the second lotus blossom supports a long-necked vase brimming with nectar; symbolizing the nectar of pure Dharma which Maitreya will one day pour into the world. Above Maitreya’s head is a beautiful parasol, indicating that he offers protection and refuge to all beings.

About this Sculpture

This stunning statue is a beautiful representation of Maitreya Buddha, the revered Future Buddha. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using the ancient lost wax method, the statue has been meticulously silver-plated and subjected to an oxidation process, yielding a rich and sensuous finish that lends it an enchanting, lifelike appearance.

The Buddha is adorned with a finely carved five-pointed crown, while the frame behind his head features exquisitely hand-carved attributes such as the Dharma Wheel and Kalasha on either side. The robe of the Buddha is also beautifully detailed, with intricate carvings of winding vines and flowers. Even the throne upon which he sits has been meticulously hand-carved with delicate floral motifs.

The combination of silver plating and the oxidation finish creates a captivating visual effect, imbuing the statue with a sense of warmth and vitality. This magnificent work of art was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan, who are renowned as some of the finest craftsmen in the world.

These skilled artisans are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. Their fine metalworking techniques have been meticulously passed down through generations since ancient times, preserving the legacy of this revered art form. This exquisite Maitreya Buddha statue stands as a testament to the exceptional skill and artistry of the Shakya clan, whose masterpieces continue to inspire and guide practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.