Dhyaan Buddha

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Name: Dhyaan Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO46
Price: 85.00 USD
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	ZO46
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.3 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 2 kg

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Behold a meticulously crafted representation of the Buddha, a beacon of enlightenment and peace, suitable for adorning your sacred space or enriching your collection. This exquisite sculpture is an invitation to tranquility and contemplation.

The Essence of Meditation

The form captures the Buddha in a state of deep meditation, Dhyana. Seated in the lotus position, or Padmasana, a posture symbolic of purity and transcendence, with hands resting gently in the lap, forming the Dhyana Mudra. This mudra signifies profound concentration and the quieting of the mind, enabling the practitioner to access deeper states of consciousness. His gaze is lowered, suggesting inward focus and a retreat from the external world. The serene expression on his face radiates compassion and inner peace, a testament to the boundless love and wisdom he embodies.

Craftsmanship and Materials

This statue has been brought to life with meticulous attention to detail. Constructed from copper, chosen for its durability and resonance, and then richly gilded with 24 Karat gold. Gold has long been associated with divinity, purity, and enlightenment across numerous cultures, including Buddhist traditions. The application of gold elevates the statue, enhancing its visual appeal and bestowing upon it an aura of reverence and preciousness. The interplay of light upon the gilded surface creates a mesmerizing effect, further accentuating the Buddha's radiant presence. The sculpture’s dimensions make it ideal for placement on an altar, desk, or any space where you seek to cultivate serenity and mindfulness.

The Historical Context

Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, lived in ancient India and embarked on a spiritual journey that led him to enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The teachings he imparted, known as Dharma, form the foundation of Buddhism. The Buddha's life is replete with tales of compassion, wisdom, and renunciation. Before his enlightenment, he faced numerous challenges and temptations, personified by Mara, the demon of delusion. Mara sought to dissuade Siddhartha from his path, deploying armies of demons and attempting to break his resolve. However, Siddhartha remained steadfast in his meditation, touching the earth as a witness to his past deeds and his right to achieve enlightenment. This moment is a crucial one to understand and often inspires Buddhist iconography. The iconic topknot, or Ushnisha, symbolizes his attained wisdom. This statue is a timeless reminder of the potential for inner transformation and the path to enlightenment that lies within each of us.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.