Silver-plated Shakyamuni Buddha

Types of Buddhas
"Buddha" is not a surname, as one might think, but an honorary title that is only bestowed upon individuals who have achieved liberation through their own insight. The man commonly referred to by this title is a historical figure. He probably lived between the 6th and 5th centuries BC in Northern India and was known as Siddhartha Gautama before his enlightenment. The teaching (Dharma) he revealed, which has undergone various developments over the centuries, and the monastic order he founded are still alive today, recently invigorated by the active work of Tibetan Lamas in the West.

Buddha Shakyamuni, silver-plated

• Material: Brass
• H: approx. 5.5 cm