Medicine Buddha 8 inch Carved resin (casting resin) turquoise | Handmade from Nepal, Shakyamuni Buddha Rupa

Shakyamuni, ‘Sage of the Shakyas, founder of Buddhism, is often referred to simply as the Buddha or the Historical Buddha, although many Buddhists believe that more than one Buddha, or ‘enlightened one’, has existed in this world. Born in Lumbini (in modern Nepal) in the sixth century BC as Prince Siddhartha Gautama of the Shakya clan, he rejected his royal lifestyle in order to pursue a true understanding of the nature of life. He followed several spiritual leaders, some of whom practiced harsh austerities, including starvation, but was unsatisfied by their teachings. After years of searching, he achieved spiritual enlightenment, nirvana, after meditating intensely under a papal tree. From then on, he became known as Shakyamuni or the Buddha.

Size: 8 inches approx
Material: Resin
Weight: 760gram approx