☛ Sri Lankan Bodhisattva, Buddhist Handmade Statue, Antique Finishing, Gold Plated
▫ Item Code: HME29973
▫ Weight: 2240 Grams
▫ Size CM: 22 x 18 x 11
▫ Material: Copper
▫ Availability: Available

☛ Bodhisattva: In Theravāda Buddhism
In the Pāli canon, the bodhisattva Siddhartha Gautama is described thus before my Awakening, when I was an unawakened bodhisattva, being subject myself to birth, sought what was likewise subject to birth. Being subject myself to aging... illness... death... sorrow... defilement, I sought happiness in what was likewise subject to illness... death... sorrow... defilement.
Ariyapariyesana Sutta
While Maitreya is mentioned in the Pāli canon, he is not referred to as a bodhisattva, but simply the next fully awakened Buddha to come into existence long after the current teachings of the Buddha are lost.
In later Theravāda literature, the term "bodhisatta" is used fairly frequently in the sense of someone on the path to liberation. The later tradition of commentary also recognizes the existence of two additional types of bodhisattas: the paccekabodhisatta who will attain Paccekabuddhahood, and the savakabodhisatta who will attain enlightenment as a disciple of a Buddha. According to the Theravāda teacher Bhikkhu Bodhi the bodhisattva path was not taught by Buddha


☛ Full Gold Gilded with Antique Patina.
The Bodhisattva has full gold plated antique finishing. This finishing is a combination of fire mercury gold plating and antique finishing. This traditional technique involves the application of a genuine layer of gold onto the Bodhisattva using the time-honored process of mercury gold plating. Skilled artisans meticulously handle the amalgamation of gold with mercury, ensuring precise application and a truly authentic result. To enhance its charm further, the Bodhisattva undergoes an antique finishing process. This meticulous treatment adds a touch of age and character to the gold plating, creating a sense of antiquity. Through careful craftsmanship and the application of specialized techniques, the Bodhisattva acquires a beautifully aged appearance that adds depth and uniqueness to its overall aesthetic.


☛ Lost-Wax System
This Bodhisattva is made by the process of the Lost-Wax system. The lost-wax process, also known as investment casting, is a time-honored technique used to create metal sculptures. It involves several steps that have been practiced for thousands of years. Skilled artisans begin by sculpting a detailed wax model, capturing every intricate detail of the desired sculpture. The wax model is then coated with a ceramic shell, formed by multiple layers of ceramic material. Once the shell has cured, the wax is melted and drained out, leaving behind a cavity. Molten metal is poured into the cavity, creating a precise replica of the original wax model. After the metal has cooled and solidified, the ceramic shell is carefully removed, revealing the final metal sculpture.