Japanese Buddha in Dharmachakra Mudra

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Name: Japanese Buddha in Dharmachakra Mudra
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EO24
Price: 295.00 USD
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	Copper Statue
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 5.5 inch
	Weight 2.50 kg

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The Seated Buddha: A Beacon of Wisdom

This serene copper statue depicts the Buddha in the Dharmachakra Mudra, a hand gesture rich with symbolism and historical significance. The Buddha sits in the lotus position, a posture symbolizing enlightenment and spiritual awakening, deeply rooted in the ancient yogic traditions of India and embraced throughout Buddhist practice. The lotus itself, emerging pure and beautiful from muddy waters, represents the journey of the soul from suffering to liberation. The smooth copper finish lends a warm, inviting presence, making it a perfect addition to any space dedicated to meditation, contemplation, or the pursuit of inner peace.

The Turning of the Wheel

The Dharmachakra Mudra is one of the most important gestures in Buddhist iconography, directly linked to the Buddha's first sermon after achieving enlightenment. After his profound awakening beneath the Bodhi tree, Siddhartha Gautama, now the Buddha, traveled to Sarnath where he encountered his five former ascetic companions. It was there, in the Deer Park, that he shared the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, doctrines that form the foundation of Buddhism. He set in motion the "Wheel of Dharma," the continuous cycle of teaching and understanding that guides beings towards liberation from suffering. This mudra, with its hands held in front of the chest forming the shape of a wheel, signifies that pivotal moment and the transmission of the Buddha's teachings. The gesture symbolizes the constant turning of the wheel, pushing all beings to move towards enlightenment.

Craftsmanship and Spiritual Significance

Crafted with meticulous detail from copper, this statue exudes a sense of timelessness and enduring quality. The smooth, polished finish enhances the statue's aesthetic appeal. The statue's dimensions, 10.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 inches, make it an ideal size for placement on an altar, a desk, or any space where you seek to cultivate mindfulness and a connection to the profound teachings of Buddhism. By incorporating this piece into your surroundings, you are not merely acquiring a decorative object, but a potent symbol of wisdom, compassion, and the transformative power of the Dharma. This representation of the Buddha is meant to imbue spaces with a meditative energy, an aura of peace and stillness, inviting a deeper connection with the principles that can guide towards serenity and enlightenment.

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.