Shakyamuni Buddha Gold & Bronze Nepalese Figurine

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From the most famous region in the world for Buddha, this statue is coming from Nepal. The bottom is made … Read more From the most famous region in the world for Buddha, this statue is coming from Nepal. The bottom is made to be removed in order to hold your chakras.

Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment after six years of fasting and meditation. He was born about 2537 years ago at Lumbini, western part of Nepal as Siddhartha Gautam, a prince and son of the king Suddhodana and queen Mayadevi.

To distinguish from all other Buddhas, he has been call Sakyamuni (the lion of Sakya clan). He is believed to have had 550 incarnations with more yet to come. He had attained "Boddhi" or knowledge after 6 years in fasting and meditation and then he was called "Buddha" as he was "the enlightened one". He died at the age of 80 at Kusinagara. See less