Maitreya Buddha statue

Very beautiful statue of Maitreya Buddha made of bronze (approx. 80% copper, 10% tin-bronze and 10% zinc), with turquoise decorations. Made in a traditional artisan workshop in Nepal.

Maitreya is the Buddha of the future, who will be born to teach enlightenment in the next age. According to Mahayana teachings, a Buddha is first born as a bodhisattva and then attains Buddhahood after many lives. The historical Buddha was himself called a bodhisattva before he became a Buddha.

Height: 24 cm.

Weight: 2.3 kg