It was crafted by embossing and casting in copper and brass, gilded with 19 grams of gold, and decorated with coral, jade, and turquoise. The founder of Buddhism, Buddha Shakyamuni, was born in 560 BCE as the son of King Shuddhodana of the ancient Indian Shakya clan.

Through the power of his wisdom, he attained enlightenment at the age of 36 and gained the title Buddha, meaning the Awakened One. The teachings and doctrine of the Lord Buddha Shakyamuni have spread to many countries around the world and are still revered and worshipped today.