Buddha Statue - Antique Srivijaya Style Seated Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 63cm/25"

Buddha Statue - Antique Srivijaya Style Seated Enlightenment Buddha Statue - 63cm/25"

Measures - (Height) 63cm/25" (Weight) 24kg/52lbs

An antique Srivijaya style seated Enlightenment Buddha.

An impressive 63cm/25" tall Srivijaya style bronze Enlightenment Buddha that is a striking example of Southeast Asian sacred art brought into a contemporary setting. Cast in two pieces and seated in classic enlightenment posture, it has the quiet authority and presence you would expect from a temple image rather than a simple decorative object.

With its balanced proportions, gently worn surface and soft green patina, this Buddha offers collectors and practitioners alike a rare opportunity to welcome a truly substantial sculpture into their space—one that radiates calm, dignity and spiritual depth.

The Srivijaya Style: A Golden Age of Buddhist Art

The term “Srivijaya style” refers to a rich artistic tradition associated with the Srivijaya empire, a powerful maritime Buddhist kingdom that flourished in Southeast Asia between the 7th and 13th centuries. Centred around present‑day Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula, Srivijaya was a major hub for Buddhist learning, trade and artistic exchange across the region.

As we can see here, Buddha images from this tradition are admired for their elegant simplicity and spiritual refinement. Featuring:

• A slender, upright torso with smooth, uncluttered surfaces

• Gracefully defined shoulders and arms, conveying strength and composure

• A subtle but serene facial expression, suggesting inner stillness and insight

• Refined detailing in the hair curls, robe lines and lotus base

This bronze Enlightenment Buddha captures that same sense of poise and spiritual clarity, echoing the enduring aesthetics of one of Southeast Asia’s great Buddhist cultures.

The Enlightenment Buddha: Meaning and Mudra

In this sculpture, the Buddha is seated in the classic posture of meditation, with legs crossed and one hand resting in his lap. The other hand extends downward, fingers gently touching the front of the lotus base. This is the Bhumisparsha Mudra, or “earth‑touching gesture” of enlightenment.

According to tradition, this gesture represents the moment when the historical Buddha, seated in deep meditation beneath the Bodhi tree, called the earth to bear witness to his awakening. It symbolises:

• The triumph over doubt, temptation and inner conflict

• The grounding of spiritual insight in lived reality

• The unshakeable stability of enlightenment

As a focal point in a room or shrine, the Enlightenment Buddha is a powerful reminder of courage, perseverance and the possibility of profound inner transformation.

Whether you are drawn by its historical resonance, its refined Srivijaya style, or its serene spiritual presence, this bronze Enlightenment Buddha invites a deeper relationship with stillness and contemplation.

As part of a carefully curated collection of Southeast Asian sculpture, it stands as both artwork and spiritual symbol—a reminder, in solid bronze, of the moment of awakening that lies at the heart of the Buddhist path.

Traditional in appearance yet effortlessly elegant, this piece is sure to add a unique and contemplative presence to any room in your home or workplace. One of the most recognizable figures in Asian art, this refined representation of the Buddha will bring a sense of quiet dignity and timeless style to your interior.

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