Description
The statue appears to be a truly captivating Shakyamuni Buddha, most celebrated in Tibet. With its extended eyes, kind expression, and sympathetic, smiling face, the statue peacefully looks at you and all other sentient beings. He is sitting with his feet soles up on the opposing thighs in a vajra, or full-lotus stance. His right hand’s fingers are extending down and touching the moon cushion while the palm rests on his right knee. This is known as the earth-controlling mudra, symbolizing his deep connection to reality and immense control.
Dimension:
Height: 10.5 inches
Breath: 7.25 inches
Width: 4 inches
Weight: 2.2 gm
Material: The statue is made of copper with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Face.
Ritual Tab:
The Shakyamuni ritual is a spiritual ceremony focused on the historical figure of Siddhartha Gautama, This practice holds significant importance in different Buddhist traditions, including Mahayana and Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism, where followers pay tribute to the life, teachings, and enlightened attributes of the Buddha. This piece provides a concise look at the essential components and importance of the Shakyamuni ritual. The aim and importance: Paying tribute to the Buddha: Engaging in these rituals is thought to cleanse negative karma and build merit, which plays a crucial role in personal transformation and liberation within Buddhist practice. Typical Components of the Ceremony: Singing and Verbal Expressions:
- Practitioners recite Buddhist texts, particularly those linked to Shakyamuni Buddha, including the Heart Sutra and sections of the Lotus Sutra. Chanting sacred phrases such as the Shakyamuni Mantra: “Oṃ Muni Muni Mahāmuni Śākyamuniye Svāhā.”
- Devotional offerings are presented before a statue or image of Shakyamuni Buddha.
- Individuals take part in meditation to center their thoughts on the attributes of the Buddha.
- Bowings: Prostrations serve as a powerful expression of humility and devotion.
- Presenting Ceremonies: In various Buddhist communities, rituals dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha are conducted regularly to gather merit and deepen the bond with the Buddha’s wisdom.
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