In the Buddhist belief system, the Buddha is believed to possess three bodies known as “Trikaya” (Tri-three, kaya-body). The body of emanation is called “Nirmanakaya”, the heavenly body is called “Sambhogakaya” and the body of Truth is known as Dharmakaya. Presented here in this glistening gilt copper Nepalese statue, Buddha Shakyamuni appears in his “Sambhogakaya”, emitting bliss for his devoted followers.
The oval golden platform on which the crowned Buddha statue is placed is distinctively embellished by the sculptor to give it an appearance of the soft petals of a lotus. Moving above, the eye reaches the gorgeous folds of Buddha’s dhoti (lower body garment) spread in front of his folded legs in the fashion of a lovely wildflower. The floral grace continues in the decoration of the Crowned Buddha’s dhoti with pleasing blossoms adorning its entirety. Buddha’s legs in this gilt copper statue are placed in the meditative Padmasana posture, with his right hand dangling in the earth-touching gesture and the left hand placed on his lap. Regal ethnic ornaments beautify this Nepalese crowned Buddha statue, embellished with tiny coral and turquoise stones.
The Crowned Buddha statue has an angelic visage, with sharp features that ironically convey an otherworldly softness. Buddha’s hair delineated with fine lines is tied in an extremely striking updo, which gets enhanced further by the majestic Nepalese five-pronged crown whose fringes curl beautifully on the side of the Crowned Buddha’s face. The detailing on Buddha’s head can be best appreciated on the reverse of this gilt copper Crowned Buddha where the intricacy of his ornamentation is visible noticeably. While reveling in the polishing and sculpting of this Nepalese gilded gem, also notice the indulgent fabric folds on Buddha’s back and a single string running across his back, marking his nearly transparent robe.
Nepalese statues of Shakyamuni Buddha in the garb of a king are an artistic celebration of the sway, that the Buddha and his teachings hold over the world. Dressed like a world ruler, the Crowned Buddha statues represent the Enlightened One as “Rajadhiraja”- king of kings, whose glory has won over even the most violent rulers, converting them into ardent flag bearers of Dhamma.
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