Traditionally Hand-Carved Sacred Oxidized Maitreya Buddha Statue This Oxidized Maitreya Buddha Statue represents the Buddha of the future, who will appear to teach the dharma (the cosmic law of universal truth) when the teachings of the current Buddha, Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni), are forgotten. Our Oxidized Maitreya Buddha Statue is beautifully crafted by a skilled master artisan using a traditional lost wax method using oxidized copper, and he is seated on a sacred chair with his Dharmachakra Mudra (Wheel of Dharma). Our artist has made a Maitreya Buddha sculpture face with 24k gold-plated copper, representing the masterpiece and richness of the statue, and it is adorned with semi-precious stones on his body. Key Features of Oxidized Maitreya Buddha Statue: Handmade in Nepal by using Lost Wax Method Made from Oxidized Copper 24k Pure Gold-Plated Face Adorned with Semi-Precious Stones Beautifully Decorated using Acrylic Colors Traditionally Hand Crafted by Master Artists Dimensions : Height Width Weight 88cm 41.5cm 25.02kg Maitreya Buddha Maitreya Buddha, known as the loving-kindness bodhisattva and the future Buddha, currently resides in Tushita Heaven, awaiting the time when the teachings of Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) fade. When the dharma declines, Maitreya will descend to Earth to renew Buddhist wisdom and guide beings toward enlightenment. As the earliest bodhisattva to inspire devotional worship, Maitreya has been revered since the 3rd century CE, appearing in sacred Buddhist texts. Unlike most bodhisattvas primarily honored in Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya is universally celebrated—even in Theravada tradition—making him a unifying figure across all Buddhist schools. A symbol of hope, compassion, and the future Buddha’s return, Maitreya represents the promise of ultimate awakening for all sentient beings.