"TERMATREE PICKS | HIMALAYAN BUDDHIST STATUES"

Each Termatree Pick is a sacred, handmade Nepali treasure shaped by generations of artistry, devotion, and wisdom. Respected by practitioners and collectors worldwide, each statue reflects Nepal’s Buddhist heritage and the deep influence of Tibetan Vajrayana traditions. Our handmade Buddhist statues from Nepal are created by master artists who follow traditional methods and authentic iconography.

Every piece represents Vajrayana deities, sacred mudras, and lineage-based symbolism, preserving the spiritual depth of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhist art. For practitioners and collectors, these Nepali and Tibetan Vajrayana statues serve as objects of meditation, ritual practice, and cultural appreciation. Rooted in Nepal and honored across Vajrayana Buddhism, they bring meaning, authenticity, and sacred presence to your practice.

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Handmade in Nepal, each statue reflects Himalayan and Tibetan Vajrayana traditions. Crafted with authentic iconography, they feature deities, sacred mudras, and lineage symbolism, perfect for meditation, offerings, or display. Our collection includes three categories: General— Copper with moderate carving and single gold coat; Premium— Copper, semi-precious inlays, high 3D carving, three gold coats; Rare—one-of-a-kind gilded Copper, Silver, or Gold statues with the finest carving and stones, ideal for collectors and devoted practice.

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Why is it the Statue of the Week?
This exquisite, divine golden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha from Nepal's revered artisans radiates serenity. Standing 57 cm (22.4 inches) tall on a carefully crafted lotus base of 41 cm (16.1 inches) diameter, the sculpture captures the essence of spiritual enlightenment. Weighing 11.37 kg, its sturdy copper body supports intricate details and a luxurious finish, making it a commanding yet tranquil presence in any sacred space. Covered with three layers of 24K gold gilding, it features deeply engraved patterns that produce a stunning 3D effect, showcasing the artisans' skill and the sacred symbolism of the piece.
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Himalayan Buddhist Statues

Himalayan Buddhist Statues

The artist community of the Kathmandu Valley is justifiably famous for the metal-working skill and artistry. The level of mastery still distinguishes the finest metal-smiths of the Valley today. The art of making traditional Himalayan Buddhist statues is painstaking, time-consuming, and requires consummate skill from all who contribute. First produced by lost-wax casting, the raw casting is refined and detailed by chasing (hammering a sharp tool into the surface of the statue) to create the details of the crown, hair, fabric designs, jewelry, and all-important facial features of the divine visage.

Even the smooth areas are given a final polish by gently hammering the surface. After the copper body is finished in great detail, the gilders take over and fire-gild the entire surface with an amalgam of mercury and gold. It is then heated to vaporize the mercury, so that the gold permanently stays on the body. Next a burnisher takes over, rubbing the entire piece with an agate tool affixed to the end of a stick. The statue is then ready for the artist, who will complete and embellish it in various colors — in some cases, costly pigments of ground lapis lazuli and gold as needed in the iconography.

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